Broccoli and rice casserole tops my family’s comfort food list, but when we need something fast, this is the stuff. Cooking chicken and veggie orzo on the stovetop speeds everything up.
—Mary Shivers, Ada, OK
Start to Finish: 30 min. • Makes: 6 servings
1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli with cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat broccoli with cheese sauce according to package directions.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain orzo. Stir orzo and broccoli with cheese sauce into skillet; heat through.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT…
“Easy and delicious. Reheated well in the microwave with a few drops of water added.”
—TGI, TASTEOFHOME.COM
TEST KITCHEN TIP
Because of orzo’s similar shape and mild flavor, it can be substituted for rice in many recipes. Nutritionally speaking, the two are similar.