Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted.
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Add the chicken broth to the pan and cover.
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Cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
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Stir in the Parmesan, basil, and salt and pepper.
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Continue stirring until the Parmesan has melted.
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Serve hot.
Tips & Notes:
You may swap out the basil for any herb you preferred. 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning will work well in place of fresh herbs, too.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 244kcal (12%)| Carbohydrates: 28g (9%)| Protein: 9g (18%)| Fat: 9g (14%)| Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)| Cholesterol: 23mg (8%)| Sodium: 682mg (30%)| Potassium: 189mg (5%)| Fiber: 1g (4%)| Sugar: 1g (1%)| Vitamin A: 325IU (7%)| Vitamin C: 8.3mg (10%)| Calcium: 163mg (16%)| Iron: 0.8mg (4%)
