Cheesy Orzo Recipe

Name: Cheesy Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 white onion, chopped; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1 cup Marsala wine; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 ounces shredded fontina cheese; 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 white onion, chopped
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 cup Marsala wine
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces shredded fontina cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot; stir in orzo. Cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour orzo and broth into a bowl.
3
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and mushrooms in the melted butter until softened, about 7 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir mushroom mixture into orzo.
4
Stir peas, cream, fontina cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper into orzo-mushroom mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
5
Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and thyme together in a bowl; sprinkle over orzo-mushroom mixture.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken broth, 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 white onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Orzo

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