Broccoli Cheddar Orzo with Chicken

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in ½ inch square pieces)
• 1 cup yellow onion chopped (about ½ a medium onion)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic ( about 3 garlic cloves)
• 4 cups fresh broccoli spears (cut into 1 inch pieces 10 oz bag)
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 ¼ cup dry orzo (8 oz)
• 3 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoon dried parsley
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese