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One Pot Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
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One Pot Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @hayleighluttmers29 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Other2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • carrot (grated)Produce1 piece
  • butterDairy28 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • orzoGrains180 g
  • chicken stockPantry600 ml
  • chicken bouillonPantry15 g
  • broccoli (chopped)Produce200 g
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • cheddar cheese (freshly grated)Dairy225 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

531kcal

Carbs
41 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
26 g

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the seasoned chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
    • Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Soften the onion and carrot

    • Melt the butter in the same pot.
    • Add the diced onion and grated carrot.
    • Cook until softened.
    Step 2

  3. Add the garlic

    • Stir in the minced garlic.
    • Cook until fragrant, then season to taste.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the orzo

    • Pour in the chicken stock.
    • Stir in the orzo and the chicken bouillon.
    • Bring to a boil and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the broccoli

    • Add the chopped broccoli and give it a mix.
    • Cover and cook.
    Step 5

  6. Make it creamy

    • Return the cooked chicken to the pot.
    • Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
    • Cover and cook over low heat until the orzo is tender.
    • Stir, serve and enjoy!
    Step 6
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