Best Creamy Orzo With Chicken Recipes

CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN ORZO

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This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo can be on your table in 15 minutes! While it's perfect as a side dish, I prefer this as a meal on its own because it's cheesy, creamy and really hits the spot.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
1 small onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups orzo (dry)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
2 cups half and half
1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

In a large skillet add the olive oil, butter and cook for about 30 seconds until the butter melts. Stir in the onion and garlic and let it cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic becomes aromatic.
Add the orzo to the skillet and let it cook for about 2 minutes just in the oil so that it starts to toast lightly, this will give it a nutty flavor.
Season with salt and pepper then stir in the chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a medium-low, cover with a lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY ORZO WITH CHICKEN

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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this wonderful pasta and chicken recipe that is ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups uncooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
2 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
While pasta is cooking, melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook chicken, mushrooms, onions and garlic in margarine about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Stir in flour, thyme and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted.
Pour chicken mixture over pasta; toss if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

CREAMY LEMON ORZO

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cups orzo
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Bring the chicken broth, 1 cup water and the bay leaves to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in the orzo and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Add the warm broth mixture and adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Add the heavy cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the parsley and the lemon zest and juice into the orzo; season with salt and pepper.