Description
A tasty and nutritious dish combining chicken, broccoli, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and chicken broth. Cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked orzo and parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For more flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or basil.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Broccoli Orzo, Chicken recipe, Broccoli recipe, Orzo pasta