1-Pot Rice and Orzo with Zucchini (like a homemade Rice A Roni) %%page%%

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large or 2 small zucchini chopped into bite sized pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 medium onion, diced small
• 1 pound chicken breasts cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups rice (long grain)
• 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup other cheese (that melts well), shredded (havarti, Monterey, Gouda, etc)
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes, optional but 100% delicious