Broccoli cheddar chicken orzo:
This broccoli cheddar chicken orzo dish has everything you love about broccoli cheddar soup plus a little bit more. The tender pieces of orzo melt in your mouth and the chicken is the perfect addition to the meal.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 Thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cup Orzo
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups Broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup Mild to sharp cheddar cheese plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Brown Girl Spice Herb de provence
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, herb de provence and set aside
- In a hot skillet on medium- high heat, drizzle with olive oil and add butter and sear chicken breast on each side for 3 minutes
- Once chicken is brown on each side, remove from pan, chop in bite size pieces and set aside
- Turn heat down to medium and add orzo to the pan, use your spoon to mix the orzo together with the chicken rendered fat in the pan
- Add cream of chicken soup plus water and whisk together well until there are no more lumps visible
- Allow orzo to cook in ceam sauce for 5 minutes
- Next add broccli ,cheese and chicken with a splash more water if needed and allow everything to come together for another 5 minutes. Be sure to stir well to ensure the orzo is not sticking to the bottom of the pan
- After ten minutes, orzo should be tender and broccli should be soft, top with more cheese if desired and serve hot