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Creamy Lemon Orzo With Feta

Creamy Lemon Orzo With Feta

Made in a single skillet in less than 30 minutes, this creamy lemon orzo is full of fresh, lemony flavor and salty tang from crumbled feta. Pair it with chicken, shrimp, or veggies for an easy dinner.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup salted butter (4 tbsp)
  • 1 cup small-diced sweet onion
  • 1 large clove of garlic pressed
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4-5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 pinch finely ground black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta plus extra to top the orzo
  • Fresh basil, lemon slices, extra feta, etc. for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the small diced sweet onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
    ¼ cup salted butter (4 tbsp), 1 cup small-diced sweet onion
  • While the onion cooks, prep the seasoned chicken broth mixture. In a large glass measuring cup, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, chicken bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk well and set aside.
    4 cups chicken broth, 4-5 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 pinch finely ground black pepper, 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • Once the onion is soft and translucent, add the orzo and one clove of fresh pressed garlic. Stir well to coat the orzo in butter. Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
    1 large clove of garlic, 2 cups orzo
  • Pour in the chicken broth mixture and bring to a boil.
  • Once it reaches a boil, lower the heat to low/medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook covered for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo has cooked through.
  • Add the Parmesan, heavy cream, and crumbled feta. Stir well.
    ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup crumbled feta
  • Top the orzo with more crumbled feta, extra lemon slices (try grilling them!), and some fresh basil. Serve right away.

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