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chicken in butter sauce on plate of buttery orzo
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Buttery Orzo

Buttery orzo... if there is a more delicious or easier rice side dish, I have yet to taste it.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: side dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttery orzo, orzo
Servings: 4
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Finlandia™ Imported Butter
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1½ cups chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt until it bubbles.
  • Place the orzo in the pan and stir to coat it with butter. Continue cooking and stirring until most of the orzo looks toasted.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg