Parmesan Basil Orzo

Parmesan Basil Orzo

Parmesan Basil Orzo - toss the box and make this delicious side dish! orzo, chicken broth and parmesan cheese - ready in 20 minutes.

I am working on cleaning out my pantry.  It is a big mess and I am slowing working my way through all the excess food.  I found a box of orzo, so I decided to make a quick side dish for some grilled chicken.  This is made they same way you make Rice-A-Roni (one of my favorite quick side dishes).  Just sauté the orzo for a few minutes, add the broth and simmer.  I stirred in some parmesan and fresh basil from our patio garden and viola!  Chicken Legs couldn't get enough of this - it was super delicious!  It was creamy and cheesy, almost like a risotto.  This will be going into the dinner rotation.

Yield: serves 6 to 8

Parmesan Basil Orzo

prep time: cook time: 20 MINStotal time: 20 mins

ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1-1/2 cups orzo
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
• salt & pepper

instructions:

1. In a large skillet, combine butter and orzo.  Sauté over medium heat until orzo is golden brown, stirring frequently.
2. Slowly stir in the broth and bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat to low. 
3. Simmer 20 minutes or until orzo is tender and almost all the broth has been absorbed.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in the basil and Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.

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