Broccoli Cheese Orzo

20m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add butter to a pan.
  2. 2Add the matchstick carrots once the butter has melted.
  3. 3Cook the carrots for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender.
  4. 4Add the minced garlic.
  5. 5Add the orzo pasta.
  6. 6Stir the orzo around for a minute to toast it up.
  7. 7Add the chicken stock.
  8. 8Add the heavy cream.
  9. 9Add salt, black pepper, minced onions, garlic powder, onion powder and ground mustard.
  10. 10Once the mixture starts bubbling, cut the heat down to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid, and let it go for about 12 minutes.
  11. 11While the pasta is cooking, microwave the frozen broccoli.
  12. 12Add the cooked broccoli to the pan.
  13. 13Add the shredded cheddar cheese.
  14. 14Stir everything together until well combined.

Ingredients

  • 2 knobs butter
  • 2 handfuls matchstick carrots
  • 1 squeeze minced garlic
  • 8 ounces Orzo Pasta
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch minced onion
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • 1 pinch ground mustard
  • 12 ounces Broccoli Florets
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar

Equipment

panlidmicrowavebowlwooden spoon

Tips

  • If you want to serve this as a main course, you could throw in some shredded up rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't like carrots, skip carrots. If you want extra broccoli, put in extra broccoli.
  • Stir every once in a while.