Description
Broccoli Cheddar Orzo combines tender orzo pasta with fresh broccoli in a creamy cheddar sauce. It’s a delicious and nutritious side dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup red onion or sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2-2 cups chopped broccoli
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Over medium heat, add butter to a skillet or dutch oven.
- Add carrots, onion, and orzo. Mix well, then add the seasonings.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the broccoli.
- Once coated in seasonings and butter, add the chicken broth.
- Cook for 9-10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Add heavy cream and cheese, and stir.
- Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 526.5 mg
- Fat: 15.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6.6 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg