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

Ingredients

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