Creamy Parmesan Orzo & BBQ Chicken
source: BBQ Chicken, Orzo
Orzo
Time: 20 min
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups Orzo, dry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Directions:
- In a large skillet add the olive oil, butter and cook for about 30 seconds until the butter melts. Stir in the onion and garlic and let it cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic becomes aromatic.
- Add the orzo to the skillet and let it cook for about 2 minutes just in the oil so that it starts to toast lightly, this will give it a nutty flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper then stir in the chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a medium-low, cover with a lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
BBQ Chicken Spice Rub
This makes a lot! We usually do half for 1.5lbs of chicken!
Time: 20 min