Creamy Chicken with Orzo and Broccoli

This creamy chicken with orzo and broccoli is easy to make in just one pan, perfect for a warm family meal without kitchen chaos.

Ingredients

• 1 kg mini chicken breast.
• Salt to taste.
• Black pepper to taste.
• 1 tbsp garlic powder.
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder.
• Olive oil.
• 1 large onion.
• 3 garlic cloves.
• 350 g orzo (12 oz).
• 1 liter chicken broth.
• Small broccoli florets.
• 100 g cream cheese (3.5 oz).
• 120 g Parmesan (4.2 oz).
• Juice of 1/2 lemon.
• Fresh parsley.

Instructions

1. Season the mini chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan and cook the seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through.
3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté the chopped large onion and minced garlic cloves until translucent and fragrant.
5. Add the orzo to the pan and stir to coat with the onion and garlic mixture.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
7. Add the small broccoli florets to the pan.
8. Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked and the broccoli is tender.
9. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
10. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix well to combine.
11. Add the juice of half a lemon and fresh parsley to taste.
12. Serve warm.

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