Chicken Broccoli Orzo – One Pot for Effortless Dinner!
A simple and delicious one-pot meal featuring chicken, broccoli, and orzo pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, broccoli, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- For a creamier texture, stir in some grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg