Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Delight
Discover a quick and affordable dinner option with Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta and broccoli to the boiling broth.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- For extra creaminess, consider mixing in cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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