Creamy Mushroom Orzo Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Orzo Recipe

from momfoodie.com
13 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounce mushrooms ( sliced )
  • 3 ounce Cream Cheese
  • 1 tbs. butter
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in pan on med-high heat.

  2. 2

    Crush & mince garlic.  Toss garlic and thyme sprigs in pan to saute. Stir for about 60 seconds to open up the flavors.

  3. 3

    Add mushrooms, and lightly saute.

  4. 4

    Add chicken broth and orzo. Simmer until al dente.

  5. 5

    Fold in the cream cheese, until it is melted into the orzo.

  6. 6

    Serve.  Shaved Parmesan goes nicely on this.