Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

One Skillet Chicken and Broccoli-Cheddar Orzo Bake

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

This healthy Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake is creamy and cheesy comfort in a skillet – but with fewer calories and less fat than traditional broccoli cheddar orzo casserole. Feel free to swap out the reduced-fat cheddar for your favorite light cheese. 

  • Total Time: 45 mins.
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat orzo
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup skim milk or milk of choice
  • 8-ounce block reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4-ounce block reduced-fat mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Move an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Notes

  • Reduced-fat pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt well, in my experience. I prefer to buy a block of cheese and grate it myself.
  • Author: Cortney Sparkman
  • Prep Time: 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: 30 mins.
  • Category: One Skillet Dinners
  • Method: Stovetop, Oven
  • Cuisine: American