Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Melt butter over medium heat in a large pan.
- 2Add chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic to the pan.
- 3Sauté the vegetables until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4Season with salt, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- 5Stir in the orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
- 6Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- 7Stir in the chopped broccoli.
- 8Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is cooked.
- 9Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- 10Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- 11Serve hot.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 0.5 cup onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- to taste salt
- to taste paprika
- to taste onion powder
- to taste Italian seasoning
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups broccoli, chopped
- 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.
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