# Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

This Broccoli Cheddar Orzo is an easy and delicious one-pan meal.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 package (5 links) chicken sausage, sliced
- 1.5 cups dry orzo
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup half and half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper

## Instructions

1. Start by chopping up some chicken sausage.
2. Sautee chicken sausage until it is browned.
3. Add dry orzo to pan and toast for 1 minute.
4. Add 2 cups of chicken broth.
5. Stir in some broccoli.
6. Make sure it's really well seasoned.
7. Bring the pan to a boil, then back down to a simmer and cover it for about 10 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
8. After 10 minutes, stir in some half and half.
9. Stir in a little bit of cheddar cheese.
10. Stir it until the cheese is well incorporated.
11. Serve hot.

## Equipment

- one pan

## Tips

- Stir a few times to avoid orzo sticking to the bottom of the pan.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fyPpSH/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4c663b9e-24c4-4a74-9d3a-0990e6fceb91
- Extracted: 2026-01-18

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