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    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo

    Published: Oct 31, 2021 · Updated: Jul 11, 2022 by Mindy Boyd

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    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo is an easy one-pot recipe the whole family will love!

    We absolutely love one pot pasta dinners like this Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo.

    Any one pot meal, really!

     

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

     

    With only 7 ingredients, this dish has become one of  my go-to dinner recipes.

    We change it up by using a different vegetable and type of cheese. 

    The recipe I found calls for peas and Asiago cheese. 

    I had Parmesan cheese on-hand so I used it and peas the first time I made this dish.

     

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

     

    Other types of commonly found cheese you could use in this Cheesy Chicken Orzo:

    • Parmesan
    • Asiago
    • Monterrey Jack
    • Colby Jack blend
    • Pepper Jack

    You could also use a combination of these cheeses, or your favorite that isn’t on this list.

     

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

     

    Some other vegetable ideas for this dish:

    • peas
    • corn
    • zucchini
    • cauliflower
    • green beans

    You might have to adjust the cooking time for different vegetables.

    For example, frozen or canned peas or corn would only take 2-3 minutes because you are essentially just heating them up. 

    Cauliflower would probably take a minute or two longer and zucchini would probably take a minute or two less. 

    Of course, that also depends on the size of the vegetables you are using.

     

    ingredients

     

    Even though I use low-sodium broth in this recipe canned broth is fairly sodium heavy. 

    So is cheese.

    We are always looking for ways to lower our sodium intake so we try to add as little as possible.

    And so I only add a sprinkle to this dish, not a measurable amount.

    I am sure this makes our doctor very happy because he doesn’t have to prescribe higher doses of our blood pressure meds! 

     

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

     

    You could use a different kind of pasta in this recipe if you would like.

    I have not seen wheat orzo in our local grocery stores but I have found it online. 

    I also have not seen orzo made out of chickpeas or other vegetables.

    If you would like to use one of those types of pasta you might need to change the cooking time.

    We believe the mantra – everything in moderation – and do limit our pasta consumption to once a week. 

    We eat regular, wheat, no yolk, and smart pasta. 

    Still not more than once a week, even if it is a healthier type. 

     

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

     

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    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

     

    Some other one pot pasta dinners you will love:

    • Alfredo Chicken Pasta & Broccoli
    • Chicken Spinach Tortellini Alfredo
    • Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheesy Italian Shells
    • Homemade Hamburger Helper Chili Mac
    • One Pan Beef Stroganoff
    • One Pot Beefy Pasta

     

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo

    Mindy Boyd
    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick, easy, kid-friendly one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 16 minutes mins
    Total Time 26 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast one small breast
    • 1/2 + 1/8 cup orzo
    • 2 cups broccoli florets
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • Dash salt
    • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

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    Instructions
     

    • Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
    • Stir in chicken and orzo and return to a boil, reduce heat to medium to medium-high heat and simmer for 6 minutes, add broccoli and simmer for about 6 minutes longer, or until pasta and broccoli are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
    • Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper and cheese. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    This recipe makes 2 good sized servings, double or triple the recipe to feed additional people, especially if you have teenagers because they are going to love it! Two tablespoons = 1/8 cup if you don't have a 1/8 cup measure.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Recipe adapted from myrecipes.

     

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

    Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo - a quick and easy one pot meal with only 7 ingredients; chicken, broth, broccoli, orzo, cheese, salt, pepper.

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    Filed Under: 30 Minutes Or Less, Entrees, One Pot Meals, Pasta Tagged With: 30 minute recipe, cheesy pasta, kid-friendly recipe, one pot pasta recipe, orzo

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    1. Fina Zarzar says

      June 05, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      Can I just cook the chicken separately. Do.not like it boiled. And how would I go.about the rest of the recipe?

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      • Mindy Boyd says

        June 05, 2022 at 7:26 pm

        You can cook the chicken in a skillet and then add it in at the end with the cheese. It should come out close to the same I think, but I have never done it that way.

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