CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ORZO

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Broccoli and rice casserole tops my family's comfort food list, but when we need something fast, this is the stuff. Chicken and veggie orzo cooked on the stovetop speeds everything up. -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat broccoli with cheese sauce according to package directions., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain orzo. Stir orzo and broccoli with cheese sauce into skillet; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rosalyn Flint
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. I also added a little bit of garlic and onion powder to the sauce for extra flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a great dish! The chicken was tender and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The orzo was a little bit bland for my taste, but I added some salt and pepper and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Cameo Hoyt
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This was a great dish! The chicken was tender and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The orzo was a little bit bland for my taste, but I added some salt and pepper and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Timca Westbrook
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I was skeptical about this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still crunchy. The orzo was creamy and cheesy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kale Dai
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This is my new favorite chicken dish! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the broccoli and orzo are the perfect accompaniments. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. I will definitely be making this again and again.


daniel liggins
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This was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. I also added a little bit of garlic and onion powder to the sauce for extra flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the orzo was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Alu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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I was skeptical about this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still crunchy. The orzo was creamy and cheesy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jacquelyn Morgan
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. I also added a little bit of garlic and onion powder to the sauce for extra flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Shamu Rahman
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This was a great dish! The chicken was tender and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The orzo was a little bit bland for my taste, but I added some salt and pepper and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


South Ward
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still crunchy. The orzo was creamy and cheesy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gaming Taher
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This was a great dish! The chicken was tender and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The orzo was a little bit bland for my taste, but I added some salt and pepper and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Umar Prince
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I was skeptical about this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still crunchy. The orzo was creamy and cheesy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Erastus Funny
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This is my new favorite chicken dish! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the broccoli and orzo are the perfect accompaniments. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Princess Pink
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This was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. I also added a little bit of garlic and onion powder to the sauce for extra flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Amar Majhi
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the orzo was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.