Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Orzo: A High-Protein One-Skillet Family Favorite
Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Orzo made in one skillet with tender chicken, broccoli, and cheesy orzo. A high-protein meal prep recipe with 45g protein per serving.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 14g
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter 14g
- 1 cup uncooked orzo 200g
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese 110g
- 12 oz. frozen bag of broccoli
- 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend 112g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Dice up the chicken into 1" cubes and rub with the salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. When the oil has heated up, add the chicken. Cook chicken until no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Place broccoli in the microwave and cook according to package directions.
- In the same skillet (do not clean it), melt the butter. Add the orzo and cook until lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broth and bring to a gentle boil, cook 5-10 minutes until the orzo is almost full cooked and the broth reduces.
- Warm the cottage cheese in the microwave for 30 seconds before adding to the orzo. Turn off the heat.
- Add the cooked broccoli and half the shredded cheese. Stir well. Top with the cooked chicken and remaining shredded cheese.
- Put in the oven and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Search the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst app food databases for “Stay Fit Mom Baked Cheddar Chicken Orzo” to log it in your food diary.
Nutrition
Serving: 265g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.7g | Protein: 45.7g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 2.5g