Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)

from juliasalbum.com
30 min
4 servings

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo is a quick and easy pasta dish made in just 30 minutes entirely in one pan! It's just like risotto but so much simpler! Serve it as a meatless main dish or a side dish with chicken or shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms (or crimini)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or stock)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or Herbs from Provence)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (or more)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet. Cook sliced mushrooms, generously seasoned with salt and pepper, on medium-high heat for about 1 or 2 minutes until lightly browned and softened. Remove half of the cooked mushrooms from the skillet to a plate.

  2. 2

    To the same skillet with the half of cooked mushrooms, add uncooked orzo, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon salt.