Description

This delicious skillet dish has everything to make it a complete meal, chicken, broccoli and orzo pasta. It's ready in about 30 minutes, making it a fantastic weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1 c. half and half
• 1/2 chicken bouillon cube
• 1 t. hot sauce
• 1 t. mustard powder
• 1/2 t. EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, parsley
• 1/4 t. paprika
• 1-2 t. olive oil
• 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 t. Italian seasoning
• 3 c. broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 T. butter
• 3 T. flour
• ¾ lb. orzo
• 1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese
• 3 T. Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Sauce: In a bowl, combine chicken broth, half and half, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, hot sauce, and bouillon cube; set aside.
2. Chicken: To tenderize the chicken, cover it with plastic wrap; use a meat mallet to pound it. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until golden, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; cover to keep warm; set aside.