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Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 to lbs chicken breast, sliced in half or tenders to cook quicker
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder or concentrate
• 1 small sweet onion (diced)
• 1 bag shredded carrots
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups broccoli (chopped)
• 16 ounces orzo pasta
• 1 block (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, chopped
• 1 pint heavy cream

Directions

1. Add the chicken breast (seasoned with all of the seasonings), diced sweet onion, shredded carrots to the a dutch oven or skillet with some olive oil
2. Cook on medium until fragrant, chicken should not cook all the way through.
3. Add broccoli, chicken bouillon, and chicken broth. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and able to shred easily with forks, about 30 minutes
4. Stir in the orzo pasta and cover and cook about 5 more minutes until al-dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir in cheddar cheese. Put the lid back on and cook on medium until melted stirring once or twice, until the orzo is tender and cheese is fully melted. The broccoli and chicken should fall apart into small pieces while stirring.