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Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo: Your Quick Comfort Fix

Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo is a comforting dish that blends simple ingredients into a delicious meal in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Orzo Base
  • 1 cup Orzo Can be substituted with small pasta like ditalini or elbow macaroni.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped; frozen works as well.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded; feel free to experiment with gouda, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half or milk for a lighter version.
For Flavor
  • 4 cups Broth Vegetable or chicken; opt for low-sodium.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sautéing.
  • to taste Salt Key seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Key seasoning.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add one chopped onion and two minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add 1 cup of orzo, stirring it in with the onion and garlic. Toast for about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of chopped broccoli and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Serve warm, garnishing with additional cheese or cracked black pepper as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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