Description
Skillet chicken thighs with broccoli cheddar orzo is a simple one-pan meal. It combines tender chicken with creamy orzo and broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, skinless
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and broccoli, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and heat through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken thighs before cooking.
- Use fresh broccoli for the best texture.
- Adjust cheese quantity based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: skillet chicken thighs, broccoli cheddar orzo, one-pan meal