Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo is made with cubed chicken, fresh broccoli, and orzo pasta. Add in lots of cheese and fresh lemon, and you’re in for a delicious dinner. This easy, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo Skillet is a 30-minute meal that is creamy and delicious! It’s the perfect lazy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Make it with me!

What You’ll Need to Make Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound cubed chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 fresh lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

How To Prepare This Easy One-Skillet Dinner

1. To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Season the chicken with the seasonings, then place it in the pan to cook, stirring until all sides are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. To the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute, then add the orzo. Toast the orzo for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown.
3. Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth, and add in the broccoli and cooked chicken. Bring to a shallow boil.
4. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the orzo to cook untouched for twenty minutes.
5. When the time is up, remove the lid and stir in the cream cheese, fresh lemon juice, and parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!

Great For Meal Prep!

This cheesy chicken, broccoli, and orzo recipe is a great one to make for meal prep! It portions out easily and reheats well in the microwave.

It stays good in the fridge for up to three days.

Add an additional squeeze of lemon and more Parmesan before reheating, and it’ll be good as new!

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Yield: 4 servings

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo is creamy, comforting, and ready in thirty minutes on the stovetop.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound cubed chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 fresh lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. To a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Season the chicken with the seasonings, then place it in the pan to cook, stirring until all sides are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. To the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute before adding the orzo. Toast the orzo for two to three minutes until golden brown.
3. Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth, and add in the broccoli and cooked chicken. Bring to a shallow boil.
4. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the orzo to cook untouched for twenty minutes.
5. When the time is up, remove the lid and stir in the cream cheese, fresh lemon juice, and parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!