Best Cheesy Broccoli Orzo Recipes

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CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ORZO



Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo image

Broccoli and rice casserole tops my family's comfort food list, but when we need something fast, this is the stuff. Chicken and veggie orzo cooked on the stovetop speeds everything up. -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat broccoli with cheese sauce according to package directions., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain orzo. Stir orzo and broccoli with cheese sauce into skillet; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ORZO RECIPE



Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo Recipe image

Provided by á-48465

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 pkg ( 10 oz each) frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2 in cubes
1 medium onion chopped
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • cook orzo according to package cook broccoli and cheese sauce according to package In a large skillet heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no linger pink and onion is tender. Drain orzo, stir orzo and broccoli with cheese sauce into skillet; heat through

CHEESY BROCCOLI ORZO RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Cheesy Broccoli Orzo Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-6954

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 to 1/2 cup 2% milk
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Add orzo to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes then add chopped broccoli and cook for 2 more minutes, or until orzo is tender. Drain well (broccoli florets are notorious for holding onto water) then return to the pot. Add cheeses, butter, and 1/4 cup milk then stir well and add more milk if needed. Season with salt to taste.

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