Orzo is a natural fit for cozy, comforting meals, especially when paired with hearty flavors perfect for cooler weather. Made with fall-friendly ingredients like kale, broccoli, and mushrooms, these meals are packed with warm, cozy flavors. Recipes like our High-Protein Chicken Orzo and Roasted Red Pepper, Chickpea & Orzo Soup will quickly become fall favorites that you’ll want to eat all season long.
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This High-Protein Chicken Orzo Is Like a Hug in a Bowl
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This one-skillet dinner combines chicken, whole-wheat orzo and butter beans for a hearty, high-protein meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. A splash of cream, plus Pecorino Romano and fresh lemon juice create a rich, bright sauce that brings everything together.
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Roasted Red Pepper, Chickpea & Orzo Soup Is Packed with Fiber
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This silky roasted red pepper soup is designed with convenience in mind. Freeze the soup base ahead of time, then reheat and finish each bowl with cooked orzo, crumbled feta, fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil for a meal that tastes just-made.
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Marry Me Chicken Orzo Casserole
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This creamy chicken and orzo casserole is inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken, featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and herbs in a rich, savory sauce. Whole-wheat orzo adds a boost of fiber, while spinach brings color and balance to this satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Chicken Marsala Casserole
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The flavors of classic chicken Marsala come together in this easy, hearty dinner casserole. Tender, chopped chicken, nutty whole-wheat orzo and deeply browned mushrooms are all baked together in a silky Marsala sauce. Stirring halfway through baking ensures that everything cooks evenly.
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale
This healthy, easy soup is loaded with vegetables, protein and fiber to keep you full and fueled. Serve this winter soup topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of garlic toast.
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Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet
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We love this quick skillet meal for busy evenings. The sausage and orzo simmer together in chicken broth, resulting in a creamy, risotto-like dish in under 30 minutes.
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High-Protein Balsamic Chicken Orzo
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This High-Protein Balsamic Chicken Orzo is a creamy, flavor-packed one-skillet meal that balances protein with tender veggies and pasta. A finishing drizzle of balsamic and a sprinkle of chives add brightness, making each bite delicious. With minimal cleanup, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners.
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Cheesy One-Pot Chicken-Broccoli Orzo
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This cheesy chicken-broccoli orzo is the ultimate weeknight game-changer. This dish brings crowd-pleasing flavors together in one pan for easy cleanup. It’s perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying, comforting and delicious. Sharp Cheddar cheese adds savory flavor, but another easy-melting cheese like Gruyère or Swiss would work well too.
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Italian Wedding Soup
Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this Italian Wedding Soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
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Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli
This healthy salmon dish is as balanced as it is delicious. You add broccoli right into the pot along with the pasta during its last minute of cooking to save time here. One less thing to wash, too!
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Lemony Orzo & Tuna Salad with Broccoli
This pasta-salad and tuna-salad mashup gets a boost of color and texture from broccoli. Plenty of Kalamata olives add a briny bite. Be sure to monitor the pasta-cooking carefully, as orzo can go from al dente to mush in a minute. If in doubt, drain it a little early—it’ll soften further in the lemon dressing.
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Creamy Mushroom & Orzo Soup with Lemon & Parmesan
This creamy mushroom soup is filled with hearty orzo and plenty of veggies. The sherry, thyme and lemon boost and brighten the flavor, while sour cream thickens the broth and gives it extra tanginess.
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