Chicken and Orzo
May 10, 2024 12:56 PM
This Chicken and Orzo recipe is a complete meal in a single skillet, with savory orzo smothered in a creamy cheese sauce with juicy chicken and delicious bites of broccoli. It’s truly amazing!
Not only has this amazing Chicken and Orzo recipe landed itself on our favorite’s list, it’s currently at the TOP of that list! It takes restraint not to eat this straight out of the pot, (you’ll soon see what I mean)!
It has savory orzo smothered in a creamy cheese sauce with delicious bites of broccoli and juicy chicken. It’s a complete meal all in one skillet! You’re going to love adding this to your rotation!
Ingredients:
Sauce
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, parsley
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Chicken, Orzo, Cheese, etc.
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt/Pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup dry white wine, see notes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ¾ lb. orzo
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
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