Description
A creamy and delicious one-pot orzo dish topped with chicken and asparagus, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like mozzarella or parmesan)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle in some olive oil.
- Add diced chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Cook until nicely browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped asparagus, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add orzo pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese, mixing until everything is melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, toast the orzo before adding broth. Can be customized with different vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg