Description
This One-Pan Broccoli Cheddar Orzo comes together in just 20 minutes and is made entirely in one pan for an easy meal with even easier clean up!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- pinch of salt
- 1 cups orzo (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 cups broth (chicken or veggie broth work well)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the broccoli, orzo, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese on top and broil for a minute or two for a golden, bubbly finish.
Notes
- Use a deep pan so the orzo and broccoli have room to cook evenly.
- Cut broccoli into small florets.
- Check the orzo for doneness and add a splash more broth if it needs another minute or two.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g