Creamy Bold BBQ Ranch White Cheddar Chicken Orzo
Creamy Bold BBQ Ranch White Cheddar Chicken Orzo is a mouthwatering one-pan dish that brings together the rich flavors of creamy ranch, smoky BBQ, and tender chicken. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, toast orzo for 1-2 minutes, then add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir in heavy cream, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and shredded cheese into the orzo until creamy.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot with optional fresh parsley garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg