Skillet Chicken Thighs: Juicy Recipe with Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
Deliciously juicy skillet chicken thighs served with a creamy broccoli cheddar orzo, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in the skillet until browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add orzo and toast slightly.
- Add broccoli and water. Stir, then add chicken back into the skillet.
- Cover and simmer until orzo is cooked. Stir in cheese until melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken thighs in a spice mixture overnight.
- Replace orzo with rice if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg