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Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Orzo with Jarred Sauce
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One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo is an easy One Pot Recipe. The easy chicken alfredo pasta recipe made with jar sauce for convenience.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken alfredo recipe with jarred sauce, orzo chicken pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 719kcal
Author Robin Gagnon

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 1366mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg