Creamy Corn and Orzo

Name: Creamy Corn and Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 3 cups Chicken Broth; 2 cups Corn on the Cob; 4 oz Diced Green Chiles; 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme; 2 tsp Garlic Paste; 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Green Onion; 0.5 cup Milk; 10 oz Orzo; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 0.5 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 0.25 whole White Onion

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American Sugar-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Creamy Corn and Orzo brings tender, lightly toasted orzo together with sweet bursts of corn and mild green chiles, all folded into melty Cheddar and Parmesan for a rich, gently spicy bite. It’s a comforting one-pan side that’s especially good alongside grilled or barbecue chicken and fits perfectly into busy weeknights.

Prep15 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Place a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and the onion; cook, stirring, until the onion is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2

Add the garlic paste, orzo, corn, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until the orzo starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
3

Pour in the chicken broth; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer, stirring often and scraping the bottom, until the orzo is tender with a slight bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
4

Stir in the green chiles, milk, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and green onion, and cook, stirring, until fully heated and the cheese is melted.
5

Taste and adjust the seasoning; add more salt if needed. If it is too thick, stir in a little broth. Serve warm.