Chicken and Broccoli Orzo
Ingredients
The pasta
-
8
ounces
orzo
-
12
ounces
broccoli florets
The sauce
-
2
tablespoons
butter
-
2
cloves
garlic
-
¼
cup
heavy cream, half and half, or milk
-
½
cup
shredded Parmesan cheese
The protein
-
2
cups
warm cooked chicken
Seasoning
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions, adding broccoli in the last 3 minutes.
- Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon and drain the orzo.
- In a skillet, melt the butter and cook the garlic until golden.
- Add the drained orzo, cream, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and gently fold in the broccoli.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
677
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
40g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
100mg
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