Best Orzo Milanese Recipes

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ORZO ALLA MILANESE



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A great risotto substitute from traditional rice, this is a flavorful change! Deliciously creamy with a nice perfume of saffron, this unctuous pasta is an incredible side dish! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ONGimtXPIE

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
1 cup grana padano, grated

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine wine and saffron; set aside for 10 minutes. In a medium pot over medium-low heat warm chicken broth, keeping it warm during the entire process.
  • In another medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil and butter. When it's hot and butter has melted, add orzo, stirring to coat and starts to soften slightly. Add wine mixture and stir until liquid is absorbed. Ladle ½ cup at a time of warm broth until liquid is absorbed between each addition. Season with salt and pepper and add cheese; stir once again before serving immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 309.6, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 15.5

ORZO ALLA MILANESE



Orzo alla Milanese image

This is a flavorful change from traditional risotto! Deliciously creamy, it's a great side dish to serve anytime.

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c dry white wine
1/2 tsp saffron threads
6 c low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 c orzo pasta
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
1 c grana padano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl combine wine and saffron; set aside for 10 minutes. In a medium pot over medium-low heat warm chicken broth, keeping it warm during the entire process.
  • 2. In another medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil and butter. When it's hot and butter has melted, add orzo, stirring to coat and starts to soften slightly. Add wine mixture and stir until liquid is absorbed. Ladle ½ cup at a time of warm broth until liquid is absorbed between each addition.
  • 3. Season with salt and pepper and add cheese; stir once again before serving immediately. Makes 4 servings
  • 4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/1ONGimtXPIE

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH SPRING GREENS WITH PAREMESAN BROWNED BUTTER ORZO



CHICKEN MILANESE WITH SPRING GREENS WITH PAREMESAN BROWNED BUTTER ORZO image

Categories     Chicken     Pasta     Dinner     Lettuce

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 t fresh lemon juice
3/4 t white wine vinegar
1 t minced shallots
1/4 t kosher salt, divided
Dash of sugar
2 (6 oz)skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/3 C dry breadcrumbs
2 T grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 T all purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 t black pepper, divided
5 t olive oil, divided
2 C packed spring mix salad greens
2 lemon wedges
Browned Butter Orzo
1 T butter
1/2 C orzo
2 T white wine
1-1/4 C chicken broth
1 T Parmesan

Steps:

  • Combine juice, vinegar, shallots, 1/8 t salt, and sugar; let stand 15 minutes. Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in a shallow dish. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 t salt and 1/8 t pepper. Dredge chicken in flour; dip in egg white. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place chicken on a wire rack; let stand 5 minutes Heat 1 T oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken cook 3 minutes. Turn chicken over; cook 2 minutes or until browned and done. Add 2 t oil and 1/8 t pepper to shallot mixture, stir with a wisk. Add greens; toss gently. Place 1 chicken breast half and 1 C salad on each of 2 plates. Serve with lemon wedges. Yield: 2 Browned Butter Orzo Cook 1 T butter in a small saucepan over med-low heat 4 minutes or until browned. Add 1/2 C orzo;cook 1 minute. Add 2 T white wine; cook over med-high heat 1 minute. Add 1-1/4 C chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 13 minutes. Stir in 1 T grated Parmesan; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 T cheese

ORZO MILANESE



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Categories     Soup/Stew

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 T. butter or margarine
2 small white onions, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic, chopped fine
5 c. chicken broth (warm)
1/3 c. parmesean cheese, grated
1/4 tsp. ground saffron
2 c. Orzo

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine in pan, add onion and simmer unti soft, stir in garlic. Add pasta and stir well into butter and onion and garlic until pasta absorbs the liquid, adding more broth as it is needed; 10 minutes should see the pasta cooked. Now stir in cheese and saffron; add more chicken broth, stir and simmer until broth is absorbed and pasta is al dente.

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH ORZO



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (6-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs (I used Italian flavor)
2 Tbs. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2/8 tsp. kosher salt
--For the Orzo
1 Tbs. butter
1/2 cup Orzo
2 Tbs. white wine
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
Chives (optional)

Steps:

  • ** Cook/start Orzo first *** Cook butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat 4 minutes. Add orzo; cook 1 minute. Add white wine; cook over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 9-13 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Optionally sprinkle with chives. --Chicken Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in shallow dish. Place flour in shallow dish. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg white. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place chicken on a wire rack; let stand 5 minutes. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes. Turn chicken over; cook 2 minutes or until browned and done.

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