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Sarah's Rice Pilaf

Sarah's Rice Pilaf

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add orzo; cook and stir until orzo is golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent.
  4. 4 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and chicken broth, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  5. 5 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By sarahbillings

Parmesan Garlic Orzo

Parmesan Garlic Orzo

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4 Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir orzo into the pan with garlic, then mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

By Colleen Volcjak

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and sauté until lightly browned.
  2. 2 Stir in chicken broth and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a shallow bowl and garnish with remaining basil.

By DODIEPAJER

Lebanese Restaurant Rice Pilaf

Lebanese Restaurant Rice Pilaf

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large bowl with water. Add rice and let soak for 10 minutes; drain and rinse until water runs clear.
  2. 2 Heat 1/4 cup butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir orzo in hot butter-oil mixture until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add drained rice and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir orzo-rice mixture until rice is coated in butter-oil mixture and starts to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour 4 cups water over rice mixture and add salt; stir and bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is fluffy and tender yet firm, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir almonds until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup butter and tahini until almonds are evenly coated.
  5. 5 Mix almond mixture into rice mixture.

By NELLYDESIGN

Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

Garlic Chicken with Orzo Noodles

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the garlic and red pepper 1 minute, until garlic is golden brown. Stir in chicken, season with salt, and cook 2 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned and juices run clear. Reduce heat to medium, and mix in the parsley and cooked orzo. Place spinach in the skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

By VBRAUER671

Mendi's Favorite Orzo

Mendi's Favorite Orzo

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, corn, peas, parsley, and cooked orzo pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

By dizzygrltoo

Vegetable Orzo

Vegetable Orzo

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and carrot, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, and cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and deglaze pan. Reduce heat to medium low, and season with salt and pepper. Add orzo to skillet, then stir in remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.

By AMULHERN

Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole

Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add ground turkey. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in chicken broth and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir until liquid reduces and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in orzo; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in salsa until combined. Transfer turkey mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  4. 4 Combine muffin mix, creamed corn, and milk in a bowl; spread over turkey mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of casserole comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over top of casserole; bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes more.

By dwheatley

Chicken and Orzo Soup with Fennel

Chicken and Orzo Soup with Fennel

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, salt, and black pepper in a large soup pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Add carrots, fennel, and orzo; return to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until orzo and vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in lemon juice and dill.

By kbalfore

Creamy Kohlrabi Soup

Creamy Kohlrabi Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion in melted butter until soft, about 10 minutes. Add kohlrabi; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, milk, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until kohlrabi is tender, about 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove and discard bay leaf. Blend soup with an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Add orzo, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.

By TiKiWaHiNe

Copycat Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Copycat Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, chicken breasts, spinach, carrots, celery, orzo pasta, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables and pasta are tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add lemon juice in small amounts, stirring well and tasting after each addition to adjust flavor.

By shannonferger

Jambalaya In a Jiffy

Jambalaya In a Jiffy

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into vegetables and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir kielbasa sausage, tomatoes with juice, water, paprika, oregano, thyme, and hot sauce into onion mixture, bring to a boil, and stir in orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo are tender, about 10 minutes.

By Vanessa P

Shrimp Jambalaya

Shrimp Jambalaya

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
560 min
Total
600 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a slow cooker, mix chicken, celery, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes with liquid, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cover, and cook on Low 7 to 9 hours.
  2. 2 Remove bay leaf from the chicken mixture, and stir in orzo. Increase heat to High. Cook 15 minutes, until orzo is tender.
  3. 3 Stir in shrimp, and cook 2 minutes, until shrimp are heated through.

By ANGIEQ

Vegetarian Chicken Orzo Soup

Vegetarian Chicken Orzo Soup

Prep
20 min
Cook
110 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook 2 cups of broth over medium heat and add onions. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the rest of the broth and water, followed by onion, turnip, parsnip, carrots, celery, parsley, and dill. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Stir in the vegetarian chicken pieces and continue to cook until heated through and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Stir in escarole and orzo; cook for 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 Remove vegetarian chicken, cut into chunks, and add back to the pot. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

By calead910

Rice-Ah-Roni

Rice-Ah-Roni

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
28 min
Total
38 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together salt, pepper, coriander, mustard powder, celery salt, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and pasta. Cook and stir until onions soften and pasta turns golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in spice blend; cook and stir about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir until rice is coated with butter, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; cook for 17 minutes. Remove from heat; let covered skillet sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in parsley, fluffing rice and breaking up any clumps.

By John Mitzewich

Bruschetta Chicken Casserole

Bruschetta Chicken Casserole

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
65 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread orzo evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add broth, 2 tablespoons melted butter, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Spread tomatoes evenly over top.
  3. 3 Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and trim any visible fat. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoon melted butter over chicken, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken over the tomatoes and cover the baking dish with foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove foil and sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes longer.
  6. 6 Drizzle pesto and balsamic glaze over each serving and garnish with basil.

By thedailygourmet

Roasted Vegetable Orzo

Roasted Vegetable Orzo

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the zucchini, squash, onion, asparagus, and mushrooms in a large bowl; add in garlic, olive oil and sugar, and stir gently to coat vegetables. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Roast vegetables until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add bouillon cubes, wine, and orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Stir in roasted vegetables and Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.

By Michelle

Risotto with Chicken, Sausage, and Peppers

Risotto with Chicken, Sausage, and Peppers

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot on medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  2. 2 Add sausage and onion to the same Dutch oven; cook and stir until onion is just becoming translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in paprika, cumin, herbes de Provence, parsley, and bay leaf; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Return browned chicken to the Dutch oven; add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer chicken and sausage to a plate using a slotted spoon; transfer broth to a different bowl and set aside. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin and bones; set chicken meat and sausage aside.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in orzo, bell pepper, and chile pepper until coated with oil. Stir in 1 1/2 cups hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time; cook until broth is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Slowly add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until mostly absorbed and orzo tender but still slightly firm in center, about 15 minutes (you probably won't use all the broth). Off heat, stir in chicken and sausage; cover and rest until orzo soaks up remaining broth, about 5 minutes. You can add extra broth when serving if it is a little dry.

By John Mitzewich

Vegetarian Lime Orzo

Vegetarian Lime Orzo

4.4

Prep
35 min
Cook
17 min
Total
52 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and orzo pasta; cook and stir until pasta turns a light, golden color, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and carrots; cook until vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in the green onions, parsley, lime zest, and lime juice. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

By mexicanvegetarian026

Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to orzo.
  2. 2 Combine juice from mandarin oranges, juice from pineapple chunks, juice from crushed pineapple, sugar, eggs, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and cool, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour cooled sauce over orzo mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight. Fold whipped topping into orzo mixture before serving.

By Joy

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir in chicken and saute until the surface of the chicken loses most of its pink color. Add the broccoli; stir to coat. Stir in orzo.
  3. 3 Pour in the chicken stock and Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce. Stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until orzo is cooked, about 12 minutes.
  4. 4 Turn off heat and uncover. Stir and allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

By RAG

Salmon and Kale Orzo Salad

Salmon and Kale Orzo Salad

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle orzo with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch kale in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain off water from kale and submerge in a bowl of ice water. Drain and blot dry.
  4. 4 Add kale to orzo along with 1/4 cup olive oil, dried cherries, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Top with flaked salmon. Shave ricotta salata cheese on top and serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad

Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.

By Ellie's Mommy

Christmas Pasta Salad

Christmas Pasta Salad

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Mix in basil right before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.

By thedailygourmet

Greek Lamb and Orzo

Greek Lamb and Orzo

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground lamb in the hot pan until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed liquid from tomatoes, about 12 minutes.

By fire00starter

Shrimp and Orzo Salad

Shrimp and Orzo Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and seasoning; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the water and set aside in a bowl.
  2. 2 Pour orzo into the seasoned water and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl with shrimp. Store in the refrigerator to cool.
  3. 3 Combine mayonnaise, dill, parsley, basil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust if needed.
  4. 4 Remove shrimp and orzo from the refrigerator. Add cherry tomatoes and dressing; stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

By Uzo Orimalade

Chicken and Orzo Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Chicken and Orzo Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat and cook bell pepper until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic during the last 30 seconds and sauté until fragrant. Stir in orzo and add 1 cup chicken broth, demi glace, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cook and stir until liquid is absorbed and add the next 1/2 cup chicken broth, about 5 minutes. Repeat until orzo pasta is tender - you may not need all the chicken broth. Add spinach during the last minute of cooking.
  2. 2 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  3. 3 Place mushroom caps on a rimmed baking sheet. Add equal amounts of orzo filling to the mushroom caps. Top with smoked mozzarella cheese and broil until golden brown and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Cheesy Orzo

Cheesy Orzo

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot; stir in orzo. Cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour orzo and broth into a bowl.
  3. 3 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and mushrooms in the melted butter until softened, about 7 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir mushroom mixture into orzo.
  4. 4 Stir peas, cream, fontina cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper into orzo-mushroom mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and thyme together in a bowl; sprinkle over orzo-mushroom mixture.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

By Andi