Photo: Sorin Gheorghita
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
810
Calories
54g
Protein
24g
Fat
90g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ cup orzo (rice shaped pasta)
- 3 cups chicken broth (canned or homemade)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 tbsp fresh basil, julienne or ½ tbsp dried basil, crumbled
- salt
- pepper
- fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Directions
1
Melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat.
2
Add orzo and sauté 2 minute.
3
Add broth and bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5
Mix in Parmesan and basil julienne.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer orzo to shallow bowl.
8
Garnish with basil sprigs and serve.
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