Description
A comforting high protein chicken orzo dish that combines chicken, orzo pasta, and asparagus in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Stir in chopped asparagus and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in orzo pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; mix well and let meld on heat for a few more minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to modify the recipe with different vegetables or proteins as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, orzo, high protein, comfort food, one pot meal