Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
Enjoy a quick and comforting meal with our creamy one-pot broccoli cheddar orzo recipe—perfect for busy nights! Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and garlic powder; cook until fragrant. Add the orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add broccoli, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg