One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
This One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo is a simple and delicious side dish! It's creamy, cheesy and so flavourful. Ready and on the table in less than 1 hour.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups dried orzo
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half + half cream
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into small florets. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat melt 3 tbsp butter.3 tbsp butter
- Add the chopped onion and diced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Then add the dried orzo pasta and mix well to coat the orzo with the butter.1 small onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 1/2 cups dried orzo
- Stir continuously, and sauté until the orzo is lightly golden brown, about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Then add the chicken broth and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer for about about 5 minutes. Make sure to stir often, to prevent burning to the bottom of the pan.3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Then stir in the cream and chopped broccoli and simmer for about 5 - 8 minutes more, until orzo is tender, the liquid is gone, and the broccoli is cooked.1 cup half + half cream, 3 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
- Once the orzo is cooked and the liquid is gone, stir in the shredded cheese until it has melted through.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Season with fresh ground pepper.1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- Serve immediately.