Description
A creamy, cozy dinner delight featuring tender chicken and vibrant asparagus in a rich orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped asparagus and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the orzo and pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, heavy cream, and cheese, stirring until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg