creamy chicken and orzo

Name: Creamy Chicken and Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic; 1 cup(s) uncooked orzo; 2 1/2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cup(s) chopped broccoli florets; 2/3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; chopped fresh rosemary or thyme

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on May 23, 2024

This quick and easy one-pot creamy chicken and orzo recipe combines browned chicken with onion, garlic, orzo, and broccoli in a creamy Parmesan sauce. I fell in love with this recipe because of its ease and creamy texture and taste.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 cup uncooked orzo
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
chopped fresh rosemary or thyme

How To Make creamy chicken and orzo

Step 1

Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Step 2

Add the onion and cook over medium heat until soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring.
Step 3

Add the orzo and chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the orzo is tender.
Step 4

Meanwhile, add the broccoli to a microwaveable bowl with a 1/4 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes.
Step 5

Stir the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and cooked broccoli into the orzo, over very low heat. Cook for a couple of minutes to melt the Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
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