# One Pan Creamy Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Orzo

A simple weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken, creamy orzo, broccoli, and Trader Joe s unexpected cheddar, all cooked in one pan.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.
3. Cook the cubed chicken for 5-7 minutes.
4. Push the chicken to the side of the pan.
5. Melt another tablespoon of butter in the pan.
6. Add in the orzo and toss it in the melted butter.
7. Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
8. Add in the chicken broth and stir.
9. Cover the pan and heat on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
10. Uncover and stir in the broccoli.
11. Cover again and heat for another 3-5 minutes.
12. Uncover and stir in half of the cheese.
13. Top with the remaining cheese.
14. Cover and heat for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
15. Serve and enjoy!

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- Garnish with parsley if you’d like.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTgR90rjbtb/?igsh=MXQ2a2F1OTNvdm5naA==
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- Extracted: 2026-01-22

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