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Cheddar Chicken Broccoli Orzo Bake

Name: Cheddar Chicken Broccoli Orzo Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cup broccoli (chopped); 5 oz orzo (dry); 3 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 package crackers (crushed; package size not specified); 2 tbsp butter (cut into small pieces); additional seasonings (if desired)

Recipe by Karissa Manzi @karissastevens_ · Instagram

Imported by Jasen Baird on SeeMeCook

A quick weeknight casserole combining browned chicken, broccoli, creamy cheddar orzo, and a buttery crushed-cracker topping. The orzo cooks partly on the stovetop before the dish is finished in the oven.

6 servings40 minAmerican

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken
0.5 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cup broccoli (chopped)
5 oz orzo (dry)
3 cup chicken broth
0.5 cup heavy cream
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 package crackers (crushed; package size not specified)
2 tbsp butter (cut into small pieces)
additional seasonings (if desired)

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Season the chicken with the paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
4
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet.
5
Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Stir the dry orzo into the skillet with the broccoli and cook for another 2 minutes.
7
Add the chicken broth. Reduce the heat to low and bring the mixture to a simmer.
8
Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the orzo is almost fully cooked.
9
Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and cooked chicken.
10
Add additional seasonings if desired.
11
Top the mixture with the crushed crackers and distribute the small pieces of butter over the top.
12
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

The cracker package size is not specified, so its weight and nutrition are approximate. The source does not specify the chicken cut or the exact amount of additional seasoning.