High-Protein Chicken Alfredo Orzo

Creamy chicken Alfredo orzo made with cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and broth in one skillet for an easy high-protein dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 0.333 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Cooking instructions

1. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Season with the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. (about 5 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C), about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. (about 8 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Mince the garlic. Add it to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. (about 0.5 min) — Medium heat
4. Add the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cook uncovered, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most of the broth is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Simmer
5. Blend the cottage cheese and Parmesan until smooth. (about 2 min)
6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir the blended cheese mixture and cooked chicken into the hot orzo until creamy and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve hot. (about 2 min) — Low heat