Description
This creamy, cheesy one-pot orzo dish is simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. It’s a quick and comforting meal that’s perfect as a side dish or a main course.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to lightly toast and absorb the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and whole milk, then stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
- Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference.
- If the mixture becomes too thick, add a bit more milk or broth when stirring.
- Fresh parsley adds a fresh burst of flavor and visual appeal to the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
