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Cheesy Orzo and Broccoli

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
4.6 from 10 votes
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

7

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbs olive oil, divided

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into smaller cubes

  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided

  • 1/4 tsp pepper, divided

  • 1/2 tsp paprika, divided

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder, divided

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided

  • 1 white onion, diced

  • 1 tbs minced garlic

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked

  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 tbs of the olive oil once hot add the cubed chicken and season with half the amount of all of the seasonings. Cook the chicken though. Once cooked remove the chicken to a separate plate and set to the side.
  • Add 1 tbs of olive oil to the same pan you cooked the chicken in, once hot add the diced onion saute the onion for 3-5 minutes or until it starts to get soft now add the remaining amount of seasonings and minced garlic. Stir for a minute to let the garlic become fragrant.
  • Pour the broth in and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir the orzo in bring up to a simmer then cover with a lid let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the lid and stir the broccoli in place the lid back on the pan and continue to let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the liquid in the pan is absorbed. (If needed to cook your orzo you can add an additional 1/4 cup of water if it becomes too dry)
  • Remove the lid and add the cooked chicken back in the pan, heavy cream and cheese stir well to melt the cheese down. Enjoy!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, Iโ€™mย Julia Pacheco, and Iโ€™m so glad youโ€™re here! Iโ€™m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious,ย budget-friendlyย meals. My blog focuses on recipes that areย accessibleย andย enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food toย heal,ย inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, Iโ€™ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Katie Palmer says:

    I made this tonight and it was so delicious, my 3 fussy kids devoured it and said “mummy, can we have this tomorrow aswell?”. I’ll be working my way through all your recipes now! ๐Ÿ˜† Thank you Julia!