Confetti Orzo Recipe

Name: Confetti Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta) or 1 cup rosamarina pasta (rice shaped pasta); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine; ½ cup chopped green onion (white & green); ¼ cup chopped red pepper; ¼ cup chopped green pepper; 6 ounces cooked chicken, diced or 6 ounces tuna fish or 6 ounces sockeye salmon; 0.5 (9 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas; ½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; ½ cup half-and-half; 1 -2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons freshly shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Servings: persons

4 cups low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta) or 1 cup rosamarina pasta (rice shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine
½ cup chopped green onion (white & green)
¼ cup chopped red pepper
¼ cup chopped green pepper
6 ounces cooked chicken, diced or 6 ounces tuna fish or 6 ounces sockeye salmon
0.5 (9 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
½ cup half-and-half
1 -2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

1
In a large pot cook orzo in boiling chicken broth or vegetable stock and water, 6-8 minutes or until tender.
2
Drain, cover to keep warm.
3
In large saute pan, over high heat, melt butter and add green onions, peppers, and chicken or tuna or salmon.
4
Cook until onions are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
5
Reduce heat to medium, add sugar snaps, cook about 2 minutes longer.
6
Reduce heat to low, stir in lemon-pepper seasoning, soy sauce and half-and-half simmer, 2 minutes or until warm throughout.
7
Stir in cheese, parsley, almonds and orzo and continue warming until all ingredients are warm and have melded.
8
Serve with herbed biscuits and a nice green salad.
9
Enjoy!

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta) or 1 cup rosamarina pasta (rice shaped pasta), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, ½ cup chopped green onion (white & green), and more.

Yes, Confetti 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.

Confetti Orzo

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