Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious creamy dish featuring garlic, parmesan, and turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil to the skillet, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Mix in the cooked orzo and crumbled turkey bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo, comfort food, Turkey Bacon