Easy Cheesy Parmesan Orzo

Name: Easy Cheesy Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; Salt & pepper to taste

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A simple no-fail side dish recipe with orzo pasta cooked in a parmesan cream sauce that comes together in minutes and cooks perfectly every time.

By: Mandy Rivers | South Your Mouth (via Southyourmouth)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Melt butter in a 2-quart shallow saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo then gently stir and cook for 3 minutes or until a few pieces of orzo start to darken to a toasted color.

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