Cheesy Garlic Orzo
This creamy cheesy orzo can be made in less than 20 minutes! Perfect weeknight meal. Serve as a main course or side dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 small onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the onions until translucent.
- Stir in the fresh minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the orzo and cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the milk and chicken stock and let it come to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the parmesan, mozzarella cheese, and remaining butter.
- Check for seasoning and garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 0.5mg