{"id":"53ce40f5-6a7a-4550-be5e-df1e663428e0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/53ce40f5-6a7a-4550-be5e-df1e663428e0","source_url":"https://www.modernhoney.com/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-orzo/","title":"Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo","description":"Creamy Chicken Broccoli Orzo made with sauteed chicken, fresh broccoli, orzo pasta in a cheesy sauce. This easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Skillet 30-minute meal is creamy and delicious!","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.modernhoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cheesy-Chicken-Broccoli-Orzo-7-crop.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 Tablespoon Oil","item":"Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 lb  Chicken Breast ((cut into bite-size pieces))","item":"Chicken Breast ((cut into bite-size pieces))","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Salt","item":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Pepper","item":"Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons Butter","item":"Butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2  Onion ((finely diced))","item":"Onion ((finely diced))","quantity":0.5},{"text":"4  Garlic Cloves ((minced))","item":"Garlic Cloves ((minced))","quantity":4},{"text":"1 1/2 cups  Broccoli ((cut into small pieces))","item":"Broccoli ((cut into small pieces))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup Orzo Pasta","item":"Orzo Pasta","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups Chicken Broth","item":"Chicken Broth","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups Cheese ((1/2 cup of parmesan, 1 cup of cheddar))","item":"Cheese ((1/2 cup of parmesan, 1 cup of cheddar))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice","item":"Fresh Lemon Juice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Fresh Herbs ((basil, oregano, or parsley))","item":"Fresh Herbs ((basil, oregano, or parsley))"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, for about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Once the chicken is no longer pink, remove it from the skillet and place the chicken plus the juices on a plate. Cover."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the butter, onion, and broccoli to the skillet and cook until softened about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the orzo pasta and toss to coat. Stir in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the orzo is tender, about 10-11 minutes. The orzo should soak up the chicken broth."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir to melt. Add in cooked chicken and stir to coat."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the skillet and stir. Taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Top with fresh herbs, if desired, and freshly grated parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.146373+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.146373+00:00"}