Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Orzo That Hits All The Comfort Notes
This comforting cheesy chicken broccoli orzo is a creamy, flavorful one-pot meal made easy in the pressure cooker — perfect for cozy dinners.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.5 Onion medium, chopped fine
- 2 cups Broccoli florets bite-sized
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Orzo pasta uncooked
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups Shredded chicken cooked; rotisserie works well
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or pressure cooker pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add broccoli florets and stir for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then pressure cook on high for 6 minutes followed by a 10-minute natural release.
- If sauce is thin, simmer uncovered for a couple minutes to thicken.
- Stir in shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
Leftovers can be kept in airtight containers for up to 4 days or frozen for later use. Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to restore creaminess.