Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Creamy garlic parmesan orzo is a delicious pasta side dish or main course made by cooking orzo in a flavorful chicken broth then finishing it off with some Parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs Butter
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Cup Orzo
- 2.5 Cups Chicken Broth
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbs Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant
- Add the orzo and stir it into the butter and garlic for about 3 minutes to toast up.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (about 10-12 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
- Season the orzo with salt, pepper and garlic powder. If there’s a little too much liquid, cook the orzo uncovered for a couple extra minutes.
- Garnish with parsley (optional), serve warm and enjoy.