One Pan Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo

A serving of Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo on a white plate.

4.97 from 31 votes

This easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo is a one-pot dinner made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, orzo pasta, and cheddar cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes with just 7 simple ingredients, this chicken broccoli orzo recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick, cheesy family dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Total Time26

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy chicken & broccoli orzo

Servings: servings

Calories: 457kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth low sodium
½ cup water
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast one small breast
½ + ⅛ cup orzo
2 cups broccoli florets
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

Cut chicken into 1" chunks and cut florets off of the broccoli crowns.
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, 2 cups broccoli florets
Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup water
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.
½ + ⅛ cup orzo
Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper and cheese. Serve immediately.
⅛ teaspoon pepper, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Notes

Stir several times during cooking to keep the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Keep the mixture at a steady simmer so the orzo cooks and absorbs most of the liquid in about 12 minutes.

Two tablespoons = ⅛ cup if you don't have a ⅛ cup measure.

This recipe makes 2 generous servings. Double or triple the recipe if you’re feeding more people.

Nutrition information is approximate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.

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