This one pot Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo orzo pasta is an easy family dinner with little clean up. All your food groups in one pasta dish the family will love!
Making this easy chicken alfredo recipe with jar sauce is a quick and approachable way to get dinner on the table when you are pressed for time. The broccoli is done right in the pot too, so less clean-up. This is a dinner recipe your teens and tweens can handle too.
Chicken breast with broccoli and orzo in Alfredo sauce is a simple one pot dinner.
One Pot Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Recipe with Jar Sauce
This easy Chicken Alfredo Orzo with broccoli is a one pot spin on Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo with Fettuccine. The recipe features jarred Alfredo Sauce, which makes prep a breeze. By switching to orzo pasta (shaped like rice if you are not familiar), I'm able to cook the meal all right in one skillet, and the results are creamy and somewhat reminiscent of risotto (without all the pot watching). I loathe doing dishes, so just one dirty pan, a cutting board and a couple utensils, has a lot of appeal to me. The fact that a satisfying and flavorful dinner is on the table in less than a half hour is something any busy parent has to love.
Try my Broccoli au Gratin , Creamy Mushroom Orzo, Stuffed Broccoli Chicken or Chicken Fajita Pasta if you like this recipe.
How to Make One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Pasta (Orzo)
Here is how easy this one-pot Chicken Alfredo Orzo with broccoli is prepared. Jump to print recipe card at bottom if you prefer.
The recipe yields 4 servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 18 mins | Total Time: 28 mins
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 ½ tablespoons of butter or olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups of fresh broccoli florets
- 8 ounces Orzo pasta
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 24 ounce jar of Alfredo sauce
Directions:
Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat, and quick sauté garlic.
Add the chicken breast chunks to the pan, and saute.
Add broccoli florets in with the cooked chicken.
Stir in orzo pasta and chicken stock.
Add the jarred Alfredo Sauce.
Stir, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
Your family will be enjoying in a jiffy. Just sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on the chicken alfredo orzo and dig in!
One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo is an easy chicken alfredo recipe made with jar sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups of fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz orzo pasta typically ½ a package
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 24 oz Alfredo Sauce
Instructions
- Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat. Once hot add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken and sauté until most of the outside of chicken is cooked, a little pink is fine.
- Add the broccoli, stir to coat, then add orzo. Stir again.
- Pour in the chicken stock and Alfredo Sauce. Stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 12 minutes, until orzo is cooked.
- Turn off the burner and uncover. Stir, season with salt and pepper. Allow to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving. Top with grated Parmesan cheese to serve.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds amazing! I love meals like this and my family does, too. This meal would be a real winner with the kids.
Jaime Nicole says
Orzo is SO yummy - it's one of my favorite alternatives to spaghetti. This looks like an easy dinner win with Ragu!
Christy Maurer says
That looks delicious. We love Ragu sauce in our house too! I'm not sure I've ever had orzo. I'll have to try that!
Kisa Johnson says
Ohhh, now this is a new way to do a chicken alfredo! I'll have to give it a shot sometime! I always just do pasta, but I like rice. Could I do it with rice and not Orzo do you think?
Robin Gagnon says
Why not, cooking times and liquid requirement may differ slightly, but it sounds good to me.
Esther of Local Adventurer says
looks delicious! i guess i've never tried any ragu white sauces, only the tomato based sauces. might have to give it a try. 🙂
Pinay Mommy Online says
At first look, I thought this was a pasta meal. I haven't tried broccoli on a one pot recipe. This is my first to hear about this.
Robin Gagnon says
You were right in the first place. Orzo is pasta... it just looks like rice.
Carmy says
Looks yum! I never thought to use alfredo sauce on rice! I've only ever used it on pasta
lisa @bitesforbabies says
I know this is delicious because I make something similar, lol! My kids aren't huge fans of broccoli at the moment, but if I add cream and cheese to it, then they're devour it!
Tammilee Tips says
I love one pot recipes!! This sounds like a great Alfredo recipe, love the broccoli in it!
Kim says
I think orzo is under used. I love the idea of a one pot meal.
Angelic Sinova says
This Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo looks AMAZING! My family eats chicken and broccoli Alfredo every Tuesday (it's our tradition.) It's one of my favorite meals <3
Reginia Cordell says
Thank you for sharing your delicious and healthy recipe, I'd love to try it.
Rebecca Swenor says
This sounds and looks so good for sure. I love chicken alfredo and so does the family so I have to make this recipe.. We all love broccoli too. Thanks for sharing.
Penny Struebig says
Yum! This looks really tasty. And I love meals I can cook in one pot!
Joanne T Ferguson says
Looks to be a warm and welcoming recipe! Reminds me of a dish from childhood!
Rosey says
Oh yeah, one pot meals are rocking awesome. They're awesome for cooking and clean up too! This looks great.
Joy | The Joyful Foodie says
I love orzo for its one-pot abilities, too! I love how simple and delicious this sounds. A perfect weeknight meal!
Victoria says
Do you think you can add cheese to it. Parmesan cheese on the inside cheddar cheese on top and bake it in the oven. Do you think it’ll come out OK
Robin Gagnon says
Yes, in my book adding cheese makes everything better...lol
If you bake the already cooked pasta it shouldn't take long in the oven either.