Description
This delicious crockpot broccoli cheddar chicken orzo recipe is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights. It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the broccoli florets and orzo pasta on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Broccoli, Cheddar, Chicken, Orzo, Comfort Food