Creamy Dreamy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Bowl ✨

Prep Time: Quick

Cooking Time: Moderate

Servings: Just right for a cozy dinner

Calories per serving: Comfort food level

Ingredients

• For the Creamy Orzo Pasta
• Orzo pasta
• Fresh broccoli florets
• Garlic (minced)
• Onion (finely chopped)
• Cream or half-and-half
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Butter
• Olive oil
• Fresh parsley
• Salt & black pepper
• For the Juicy Chicken
• Boneless chicken breast, cubed
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Salt & pepper
• Fresh parsley for garnish

‍ Instructions

Start by cooking the orzo in salted water until al dente, adding broccoli in the last couple of minutes. In a separate pan, cook the chicken in olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then stir in cream and Parmesan to make a velvety sauce. Add cooked orzo and broccoli to the sauce, toss everything together, then fold in the chicken. Top with chopped parsley and a touch more cheese for the ultimate creamy comfort!

Notes & Variations

Add lemon zest for a citrusy pop

Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut

Swap cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version