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    You are here: Home / Healthy Food / Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    Jan 12, 2021 · Leave a Comment

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    Anjali
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    15 minutes

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo is a quick and comforting side dish recipe that gets ready in just 15-minutes. This creamy and delicious Orzo recipe is a crowd pleaser and goes perfect with Chicken Drumsticks or Roasted Veggies or Mashed Potatoes or salad. Sometimes, I also serve this as a main dish along with some Chicken Parmesan, and it's so so so perfect for dinner!

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    If you are looking to make something really easy and comforting and you're really short of time, you should make this Orzo. Orzo is my favorite pasta. It cooks really fast (even quicker than rice), and holds on to the flavors brilliantly. Of course, it's super comforting, so easily available, and always a crowd-pleaser.

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo in a skillet

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo close view

    If you haven't been using Orzo, then you should. Today! These adorable little rice-shaped grains are Pasta but look like Rice Grains. They puff up after they get cooked and holds on to any sauce with perfection. It tastes especially good in creamy sauces such as this Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Basically, these are the next name for comfort food 🙂

    This Garlic Parmesan Orzo is so easy to make. Garlic truly amps up the flavors of the dish and of course, that cheesy and comforting taste of Parmesan is to die for! Just so perfect for a quick side dish.

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo with parsley leaves on top

    Ingredients needed to make Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo in a bowl

    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 stick Unsalted Butter
    • 2 medium-sized onions finely chopped
    • 7-8 cloves Garlic minced
    • 1½ cup Orzo dry
    • 1½ cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
    • 1½ cup Half and Half
    • 1½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
    • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
    • Chopped Parsley for garnish

    How to cook Orzo?

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo kept in a bowl with a spoon

    You can cook Orzo just like you cook rice or lentil. However, you do not have to cook it in salted water until al dente and then add it to the sauce. Rather, you can toast it lightly and then cook it with broth until it puffs up and gets al dente. This takes just about 5-10 minutes to get cooked and is so delicious and comforting to eat. Also, it holds to the sauce really well. Weather you're making a Tomato Basil Sauce or a Garlic Parmesan Sauce or an Alfredo Sauce, this will soak up all the flavors and be so delcious!

    How to make Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo kept in a white bowl

    You can find the detailed printable recipe below

    So this really easy recipe begins by sauteeing the onions and garlic with some butter and olive oil. As the onions caramelize and the garlic gets fragrant, you add the Orzo and toast it until it gets light golden brown.

    Next, you add the Half and Half and the Chicken Broth. Finally, just season this with Salt & Pepper and Cover cook this for 5-10 minutes.

    After that, just turn off the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan Cheese!

    Serve hot with chopped Parsley on top!

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo top view

    Isn't this just so easy to make. It's just the easiest ever recipe and is so great!

    I hope you liked this recipe and shall make it soon. If you happen to make this recipe, then comment below and rate this recipe. Also, tag me with #recipemagik on Instagram.

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    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo is a creamy and comforting side dish recipe which gets ready in just 15 minutes
    4 people
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    no resting time required 0 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Servings 4 people
    Author Anjali
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 stick Unsalted Butter
    • 2 medium sized onions finely chopped
    • 7-8 cloves Garlic minced
    • 1½ cup Orzo dry
    • 1½ cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
    • 1½ cup Half and Half
    • 1½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
    • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
    • Chopped Parsley for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Heat the Olive oil and butter in a skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauce over medium-low heat for 2-3 min, until the garlic, gets fragrant and the onions turn slightly caramelized.
    • Add the Orzo, stir, and toast it until it gets light golden brown in color and there is a nutty aroma for 2 min over low heat.
    • Add the Chicken broth & Half and Half. Stir to combine. Season with Salt & Pepper. Bring it to a boil, cover cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
    • Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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    Notes

    • You can add heavy cream if you wish to, just reduce the amount of half and half.
    • You can add other veggies like Spinach or Asparagus or Mushrooms or Green Beans to this. Add them while sauteeing the onions and cook them until they tenderize.
    • You can add chicken as well. Add them along with the Onions and cook thoroughly before adding the Orzo.
    • You can store this for 3-4 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
    • You cannot freeze this because this is made with cream and unfortunately cream doesn't freeze well.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 515kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 515
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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