One Pan Creamy Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Orzo

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. 2Cut the chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. 3Cut the chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. 4Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.
  5. 5Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.
  6. 6Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.
  7. 7Cook the cubed chicken for 5-7 minutes.
  8. 8Cook the cubed chicken for 5-7 minutes.
  9. 9Cook the cubed chicken for 5-7 minutes.
  10. 10Push the chicken to the side of the pan.
  11. 11Push the chicken to the side of the pan.
  12. 12Push the chicken to the side of the pan.
  13. 13Melt another tablespoon of butter in the pan.
  14. 14Melt another tablespoon of butter in the pan.
  15. 15Melt another tablespoon of butter in the pan.
  16. 16Add in the orzo and toss it in the melted butter.
  17. 17Add in the orzo and toss it in the melted butter.
  18. 18Add in the orzo and toss it in the melted butter.
  19. 19Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
  20. 20Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
  21. 21Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
  22. 22Add in the chicken broth and stir.
  23. 23Add in the chicken broth and stir.
  24. 24Add in the chicken broth and stir.
  25. 25Cover the pan and heat on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  26. 26Cover the pan and heat on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  27. 27Cover the pan and heat on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  28. 28Uncover and stir in the broccoli.
  29. 29Uncover and stir in the broccoli.
  30. 30Uncover and stir in the broccoli.
  31. 31Cover again and heat for another 3-5 minutes.
  32. 32Cover again and heat for another 3-5 minutes.
  33. 33Cover again and heat for another 3-5 minutes.
  34. 34Uncover and stir in half of the cheese.
  35. 35Uncover and stir in half of the cheese.
  36. 36Uncover and stir in half of the cheese.
  37. 37Top with the remaining cheese.
  38. 38Top with the remaining cheese.
  39. 39Top with the remaining cheese.
  40. 40Cover and heat for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  41. 41Cover and heat for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  42. 42Cover and heat for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  43. 43Serve and enjoy!
  44. 44Serve and enjoy!
  45. 45Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, cut into cubes
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into cubes
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 16 oz orzo
  • 16 oz orzo
  • 16 oz orzo
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 8 oz shredded unexpected cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz shredded unexpected cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz shredded unexpected cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Garnish with parsley if you’d like.