One-Pan Creamy Orzo
One-Pan Creamy Orzo is a rich, silky side made by toasting orzo, simmering it in broth like a quick risotto, and finishing with heavy cream and Parmesan. The result is tender pasta with nutty depth and a luxurious, cheesy finish—perfect alongside roasted chicken or seared salmon, or as a comforting bowl on its own.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the orzo and toast it, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and lower the heat to medium-low.
- 2
Add the chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time. Simmer, stirring often, until the broth is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
- 3
After the broth is absorbed, stir in the cream. Add the cheese and stir until it melts into the creamy sauce.
- Calories 458.33 kcal High
- Protein 17.1 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.34 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.12 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 54.83 mg Moderate
- Sodium 704.11 mg High
- Fiber 1.7 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.16 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 545.71 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate
- Potassium 190.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.8 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 34.89 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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About This Recipe
One Pan Creamy Orzo is an Italian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Garlic, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 458.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is One-Pan Creamy Orzo?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is One-Pan Creamy Orzo made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Heavy Cream, Orzo. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make One-Pan Creamy Orzo?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 458.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One-Pan Creamy Orzo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
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