Spicy Cheddar Chicken & Broccoli Orzo for Two
, 40 min, Serves 2
Creamy cheddar orzo topped with paprika-roasted chicken, broccoli and jalapeño, like a grown-up mac and cheese.
| prepPreheat oven to 425°F / 220°C | |||||
| 225 g chicken breast, cut in 1" cubes | Season chicken, dot with butter | Roast chicken & broccoli 425°F / 220°C, 10 min | Toss jalapeño into chicken, roast 10 min more | Top orzo with chicken & broccoli, garnish | |
| 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for the chicken) | |||||
| 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for the chicken) | |||||
| salt & cracked black pepper (for the chicken) | |||||
| 14 g butter, quartered (on the chicken) | |||||
| 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced | |||||
| 270 g broccoli florets | Toss broccoli with oil & spices | ||||
| 15 ml avocado oil | |||||
| 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for the broccoli) | |||||
| 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for the broccoli) | |||||
| salt & cracked black pepper (for the broccoli) | |||||
| 14 g butter (for the orzo) | Melt butter, brown onion 4-5 min | Add garlic 30 sec, toast orzo 2 min | Add broth, simmer 7-8 min, stirring | Off heat, stir in milk, sour cream, cheese | |
| 40 g finely chopped onion | |||||
| salt (pinch, for the onion) | |||||
| 1 clove garlic, minced | |||||
| 90 g dry orzo | |||||
| 240 ml vegetable or chicken broth | |||||
| 30 ml whole milk | |||||
| 15 g sour cream | |||||
| 55 g shredded cheddar cheese | |||||
| everything seasoning, for garnish | |||||
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