Herb Orzo Pasta

Turn this Herb Orzo Pasta recipe into a tasty economical main dish meal for 4 people by adding chicken. Sauté 1 cup cubed white meat chicken in step 1 before you cook the garlic. Then proceed as recipe directs.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil

8 cloves garlic, sliced

1/2 cup orzo pasta

1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth

1/3 cup water

1/3 cup sliced green onions

1/3 cup sliced fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup rice

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.

2. Add orzo and rice to skillet. Stir well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta and rice are lightly browned. Add broth and water, stirring constantly.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Add green onions, basil and parsley to skillet. Stir until just mixed. Serve immediately.