Parmesan Orzo
This delicious 20-minute parmesan orzo recipe makes a great side to your favorite proteins. Orzo is soft and chewy and smothered in a thick, rich and creamy parmesan sauce.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 16 oz orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup half & half
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add orzo pasta and saute for one minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir and bring heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer for 11-12 minutes.
- Remove lid. Orzo should have soaked up most of the liquid but it shouldn't be dry. If it is very dry, add more chicken stock and let it come to a boil. Stir in half and half and parmesan. Stir until they are well incorporated.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
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