Description
This Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo is a delightful one-pan dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. With earthy mushrooms, tender orzo, and creamy spinach, this recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms (or crimini), sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or stock)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or Herbs de Provence)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Creamy Sauce:
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the mushrooms until browned and softened. Remove half and set aside.
- Make creamy orzo: In the same skillet, add orzo, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt. Simmer until orzo is cooked. Stir in spinach, cream, and season with additional salt and paprika. Add the remaining mushrooms and serve sprinkled with red pepper flakes.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite protein such as grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Feel free to substitute the spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Mushroom Orzo, One-Pan Orzo Recipe, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta, Easy Creamy Orzo
