Orzo Recipes

When you need a quick pasta fix, orzo recipes are the perfect solution. You can make orzo recipes with chicken for dinner—or make cold orzo recipes, like pasta salads.

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Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

4 reviews

Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd-pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Pastina Soup

5 reviews

Pastina soup is an iconic Italian comfort food chock-full of nutrient-dense vegetables and tiny pasta. Make it for a cold...


Chicken Florentine Soup

4 reviews

Chicken Florentine soup is just as comforting as a cream soup, but tastes (and is!) much lighter. Filled with lean...


Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken Orzo

2 reviews

Only the chicken needs to be prepped for this succulent one-pot wonder. This lemon chicken orzo is reminiscent of what...


Cranberry Orzo Spinach Salad

2 reviews

My daughter-in-law's sister brought a salad to a family function, and I immediately fell in love with it. When I...

Spicy Shrimp Orzo with Lemon and Basil

This shrimp pasta is made in just one pot. Creating a broth with the shrimp shells is an extra step,...


What Is Orzo and How Do I Use It In Recipes?

Though it might look like rice, orzo is a pastina, a tiny pasta that can be served alone or used...

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How to Make Ina Garten’s Chicken in a Pot with Orzo

Full of flavor, Ina Garten's 'Chicken in a Pot' with orzo is a hearty, homestyle meal that will feed the...


Orzo with Feta and Arugula

3 reviews

In my family, we love salads because they’re an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is...


Mediterranean Shrimp Salad in a Jar

This Greek salad to go is packed with so much freshness, it instantly brightens up your day. Just layer it...


Broccoli Orzo Bake

2 reviews

The addition of orzo pasta makes this bake a sensational alternative to the classic broccoli casserole. There's a fine blend...

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

30 reviews

This buttery pasta dish calls for orzo, which cooks quickly and is a nice change from ordinary pasta shapes. "This...


Italian Chicken Soup

5 reviews

This satisfying soup gets its Italian flair from fennel, thyme, basil and orzo pasta. If you don't start with a...


Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo

5 reviews

Broccoli and rice casserole tops my family's comfort food list, but when we need something fast, this is the stuff....


Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad

3 reviews

I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel...


Lemon Mushroom Orzo

1 review

Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot.
It has a pleasant tinge...

Lemony Mushroom Orzo Soup

6 reviews

My grandmother used to make a similar classic Greek soup, avgolemono, every Sunday after church. Here’s my version of her...


Mediterranean Chicken Soup

2 reviews

This is my go-to soup when I'm under the weather. It always makes me feel better. This filling dish is...


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Summer Orzo Salad

11 reviews

I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...


Lemon Orzo Salad

9 reviews

This bright lemon orzo salad recipe is just the thing you’ll want to have on hand when you’re in need...


Roasted Veggie Orzo

12 reviews

“My sister inspired this recipe. I added a few more spices, but the concept is hers. It's easy to vary,...


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Orzo-Stuffed Peppers

23 reviews

Packed with orzo, Italian sausage and summer flavors, these stuffed peppers make a fun, fast-fixing meal. Get colorful with green,...


Summertime Orzo & Chicken

21 reviews

This easy-as-can-be main dish is likely to become a summer staple at your house. It’s that good! If you prefer,...


Greek Orzo Salad

8 reviews

This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta...


Mushroom Pasta Pilaf

4 reviews

This simmered side dish is an excellent complement to Mom's shish kabobs or any beef main dish. Tiny pieces of...

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Orzo Shrimp Stew

15 reviews

My husband and I really enjoy seafood, so I don’t skimp on shrimp in this mildly seasoned stew. We also...


Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

2 reviews

The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It...


Savory Mediterranean Orzo

3 reviews

If you like to celebrate the season by sampling flavors from around the world, you’ll love this Mediterranean side. The...


Lemon Parmesan Orzo

4 reviews

A splash of lemon and a shower of chopped parsley make this orzo one of my family's most requested springtime...


Spinach Orzo Salad

8 reviews

This incredibly tasty salad couldn’t be any easier to put together, and since it feeds a bunch, you won’t have...


Saucy Italian Orzo

18 reviews

Orzo is a fun twist in this hearty, saucy Italian dish. Spinach not only provides color and flavor, but also...