Saturday, May 17, 2025

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo

I made a this tonight based on this recipe but didn't follow it exactly. 

2 T butter

1 T olive oil

1 medium onion, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups shredded cheddar

1 or 2 T parmesan or romano

2 cups chopped broccoli

1 t worcestershire

1 cup orzo

Sauteed onion in butter and olive oil until tender. Added broccoli florets, sauteed about 2 mins. Added garlic and sauteed another minute. Add chicken broth and orzo. Simmer about 10 mins, then add 1/2 cup of the cream. Cook 5 additional minutes until orzo is al dente. Add chicken, and remaining 1/2 cup cream to the pan. Stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture is too thick, add a little more chicken broth. Pour into baking dish and bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes. Optional top with breadcrumbs before baking. This was very very good. Next time I would add a few dashes of tabasco. 

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