Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt butter over medium heat in a large pan.
  2. 2Melt butter over medium heat in a large pan.
  3. 3Melt butter over medium heat in a large pan.
  4. 4Add chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic to the pan.
  5. 5Add chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic to the pan.
  6. 6Add chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic to the pan.
  7. 7Sauté the vegetables until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. 8Sauté the vegetables until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. 9Sauté the vegetables until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  10. 10Season with salt, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to taste.
  11. 11Season with salt, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to taste.
  12. 12Season with salt, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to taste.
  13. 13Stir in the orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
  14. 14Stir in the orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
  15. 15Stir in the orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
  16. 16Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  17. 17Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  18. 18Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  19. 19Stir in the chopped broccoli.
  20. 20Stir in the chopped broccoli.
  21. 21Stir in the chopped broccoli.
  22. 22Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is cooked.
  23. 23Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is cooked.
  24. 24Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is cooked.
  25. 25Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
  26. 26Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
  27. 27Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
  28. 28Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  29. 29Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  30. 30Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  31. 31Serve hot.
  32. 32Serve hot.
  33. 33Serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste paprika
  • to taste paprika
  • to taste paprika
  • to taste onion powder
  • to taste onion powder
  • to taste onion powder
  • to taste Italian seasoning
  • to taste Italian seasoning
  • to taste Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 1.5 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 1.5 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

large pan

Tips

  • Use protein orzo for extra nutrition.
  • Everything comes together in one pan, making it weeknight-friendly.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
  • Serve hot on its own or paired with roasted chicken.