Because orzo is actually a pasta, it takes far less time to cook than rice and is perfect tossed with a creamy sauce. Serve with oven baked chicken breasts for a hearty & satisfying meal.
What is Orzo?
Orzo looks like rice but it’s actually pasta! The word orzo is Italian for barley. This pasta may look like rice but it has a lovely firm texture when cooked al dente and is a great addition to soups. Just like other pasta shapes, it can be served hot like this side dish or cold in an orzo salad!
How To Make Stovetop Mushroom Orzo
This creamy stovetop pasta dish is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
A Side or Entree
This dish makes for a great and filling side dish. If you’d like to serve it as an entree, make some baked chicken breasts or even garlic shrimp to add in. Don’t forget the homemade garlic bread! This cheesy mushroom orzo goes with everything! As a side this is great with Crispy Baked Chicken Legs or pork tenderloin! Even baked salmon is wonderfully complemented by this savory side dish. For a completely vegetarian entrée, scoop orzo over a bed of sautéed spinach and garnish with a handful of toasted sliced almonds and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette!
What To Do With Leftovers
Mushroom orzo reheats easily on the stove or in the microwave. Add a little bit of half and half and parmesan cheese to restore its creaminess. To refresh the flavor, a little splash of lemon juice and maybe a dash of salt and pepper are all you need! Mushroom orzo is even great as a cold side salad! Add some chicken and scoop it into a wrap for an easy, tasty workday lunch!
Can You Freeze Mushroom Orzo?
Orzo is a pasta and while it can be frozen, it freezes best when the sauce is added to it. Be sure to freeze it in labeled zippered bags or airtight freezer containers. Mushroom orzo will keep up to three months in the freezer.
Easy Rice Side Dishes
Easy Rice Pilaf – simple & delicious side! Zucchini Orzo Recipe – a colorful & elegant side dish Mushroom Barley Risotto – easy yet fancy! Dirty Rice – southern comfort food staple Easy Orzo Pasta Salad – fun twist on a classic pasta salad Garlic Butter Rice – super flavorful! Lemon Orzo – great served hot or cold
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