Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo with Savory Turkey Bacon
A creamy, savory dish combining orzo pasta, broccoli, and cheddar cheese, finished with the deliciousness of turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add garlic powder and onion powder, stirring for a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and broccoli, cooking until tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Top with chopped turkey bacon and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo, Broccoli, Cheddar, Orzo, Turkey Bacon