Cheesy Tomato Chorizo Orzo
Looking for a flavor-packed orzo dish? You've got to try my Cheesy Tomato Chorizo Orzo, which comes together in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c. orzo pasta
- 4 oz. chorizo
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 2 ½ c. chicken broth
- 2 oz. Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ c. chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium to high heat. Add chorizo and cook until it starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Then, add onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and orzo, and cook until garlic is fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes.
- Pour in the broth and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked and there's no broth left.
- Stir in cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve sprinkle with more cheese, if desired.
Notes
- To make the dish vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and omit the chorizo or replace it with plant-based sausage.
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the orzo while simmering to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If the orzo is done before the broth has absorbed, cook with the lid off for a few minutes and let it simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 23gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 1264mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 735IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 2mg
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