Chicken and Butternut Squash Orzo: A Cozy, Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and warming dish perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the butternut squash, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and reduce heat, simmering until orzo and squash are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with grated parmesan for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with additional vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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