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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
It's so easy to make this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo in one pot and 20 minutes! This orzo pasta recipe can be served as a side dish, or turned into a main dish with the simple addition of roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the orzo pasta, toss to coat in the butter and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, salt and pepper and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked to your preference.
- Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free orzo.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, use vegetable broth, instead of chicken broth.
- Store leftover garlic parmesan orzo in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- I like to reheat it in the microwave for 2 minutes, but you could also reheat it in a pot on the stove over medium heat. If it appears that the orzo is drying out, add 1-2 tablespoons broth or water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
693mg
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 693mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.