Creamy Orzo With Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat.
• Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until nicely marked and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for at least 5 minutes.
• Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente, stirring in the peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain the orzo and peas, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the orzo and peas into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the herbs and at least 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, until well combined. Transfer to a platter.
• Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.

Steps:

• Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
• Drain - reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large pan frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, saute until until tender (about 2 minutes).
• Add the tomatoes and cook until tender (5-8 minutes).
• Stir in cream and peas.
• Add orzo and toss to coat.
• Remove from heat; add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
• Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved pasta water to maintain a creamy consistency.
• Season with salt & pepper.

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook over medium high heat until they are "al dente" (crispy tender) ~ about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in orzo, chicken broth, spices and salt and pepper.
• Continue cooking and bring to a full boil for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine milk and flour until smooth. Add to soup stirring constantly until mixture comes back to a boil and gets slightly thickened.(2-3 minutes).
• Add chicken and cook until heated through.
• *I prefer a thick soup, but you can add more milk to thin it out if that is your preference.

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, saute the vegetables in olive oil for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• Add the drained can of chicken and stir.
• Season the chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper. Stir.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken broth plus 2 cans of warm water and stir.
• Allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes then add the uncooked pasta and seasoning. Stir.
• Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the condensed soup, stir until the broth is creamy and serve.

Steps:

• Cook orzo in boiling salted water and drain.
• While orzo is cooking, melt butter in large sauté pan.
• Add leeks and cook over medium heat until they are softened.
• Add chicken stock and simmer until the stock almost disappears.
• Add cream to the sauté pan with the leek mixture.
• Add cooked orzo and heat thoroughly.
• Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to your taste.
• If it looks a little dry, add a little extra cream.
• Just before serving, add the Parmesan and stir until it melts.