One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli, and Orzo

Name: One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli, and Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 clove garlic (minced); 1.5 cup orzo pasta; 3 cup chicken broth (hot); 4 cup broccoli florets; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

A flavorful and satisfying one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli florets, and orzo pasta, all roasted together with garlic and herbs. Ideal for a cozy winter meal with easy cleanup.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.10/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 clove garlic (minced)
1.5 cup orzo pasta
3 cup chicken broth (hot)
4 cup broccoli florets
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large (9x13 inch) baking dish, combine the orzo pasta, hot chicken broth, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, toss the cut chicken breast pieces and broccoli florets with olive oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Ensure everything is well coated.
Add the seasoned chicken and broccoli to the baking dish with the orzo, distributing them evenly. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes if you prefer the broccoli to be more roasted.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 656
Protein: 67 g
Carbohydrates: 52.5 g
Fat: 16.6 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Sodium: 845 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Sugar: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 154 mg