Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Chicken & Broccoli is a delightful one-pot meal that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This dish combines tender chicken, luscious orzo pasta, and vibrant broccoli in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its quick preparation time and easy cleanup, this recipe is not only satisfying but also versatile, allowing you to swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the creaminess to suit your taste. Get ready to impress family and friends with this simple yet flavorful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 250g orzo pasta
- 500ml chicken broth
- 200ml heavy cream
- 60g grated Parmesan cheese
- 200g broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, season the diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear for 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add orzo and stir frequently for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cook for about 8 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and broccoli; cook until the sauce thickens (5-6 minutes).
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 501
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg