Orzo with Parmesan cheese is a simple, inexpensive and delicious side dish you will really enjoy! It is a perfect accompaniment for beef, pork, poultry or fish! 
Several months ago, I found this simple and tasty recipe on Pinterest. I was searching for a new “side dish” to serve with some grilled chicken and discovered this one for Orzo With Parmesan. It’s a KEEPER, and I now rotate it into our meals fairly regularly!
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What Is ORZO?
Orzo is Italian for the cereal grain “barley”. It is a short-cut pasta which is shaped like a large grain of rice (Wikipedia). To be honest, I had never made anything with orzo (except maybe Rice-A-Roni?) in it the entire time I’ve been married (almost 37 years).
Because of that, I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, or even IF we would like it. Well- guess what?… we LOVED the orzo with Parmesan!
The melted Parmesan cheese and green onions send this dish over the top. The recipe is simple… and delicious!
How To Make Orzo with Parmesan
The recipe is a very simple, inexpensive, and filling side dish to prepare. Just bring the chicken broth to boil on your stove top, add the pasta; reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 9-10 minutes.
You will need to stir the orzo occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of your pan. When the orzo is fully cooked and tender, stir in the green onions, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until fully incorporated into pasta.
You can also choose to use grated Parmesan cheese, too, if that is what you have on hand. Try to use fresh Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself, for best results.
Season Then Serve The Orzo With Parmesan
Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and then place the hot orzo into a serving dish.
Sprinkle a few extra green onions on top and serve while HOT! I really hope you enjoy this dish. We sure do!
Serve the Orzo with Parmesan with a favorite meat dish, and enjoy this delectable, creamy and flavorful side dish! It tastes fantastic!
We always enjoy this very simple, absolutely delicious side dish of orzo with Parmesan! It’s a wonderful side dish that’s a great accompaniment to many main dishes, and I am confident you’ll love it as well.
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Looking for More Recipes Using ORZO?
You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have other delicious recipes using orzo, including:
- Lemon Parmesan Orzo
- One Pan Greek Chicken And Orzo
- Spinach And Orzo Salad
- Toasted Orzo With Lemon and Chives
- Asian Orzo Veggie Skillet
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Recipe adapted from: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/simple-orzo-pilaf/
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- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain orzo pasta
- 2 green onions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- In a large saucepan, bring the chicken both to a boil.
Stir in the orzo and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook the orzo uncovered for 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. When the broth has been absorbed and pasta is tender, remove the pan from the heat.
Stir in the green onions (save a few for garnish), Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese has fully melted into the orzo. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
Place orzo into serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve orzo immediately while HOT! (pasta will cool quickly)
Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!
