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If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I don’t shy away from my excessive use of orzo. As such, I thought it was time to round up my very best orzo recipes all in one place. And yes, this will be updated regularly 🤣 Follow me…


1. Garlic Parmesan Sausage Orzo

close up shot of garlic parmesan orzo sausage in small white bowl

A simple selection of ingredients come together to create this velvety, creamy, garlicky and cheesy sausage orzo. It truly is so dreamy!!

Grab the recipe HERE


2. Tomato Spinach and Bacon Orzo

overhead shot of tomato spinach bacon orzo in large whit bowl with silver fork

Such a gorgeous combination of flavours and textures – this dish really does make the perfect no-fuss dinner!

Grab the recipe HERE


3. Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

close up shot of greek orzo pasta salad in white bowl with 2 silver forks

Orzo is perfect served cold too! Here’s my all-time favourite way to use it in a pasta salad.

Grab the recipe HERE


4. ‘Nduja Orzo

close up shot of orzo with 'nduja in large white bowl with parsley and parmesan

If you’re looking for new delicious ways to use ‘Nduja, then there should be nothing higher on your list to try than this. It’s creamy, spicy and packed to the brim with so much flavour!

Grab the recipe HERE


5. Garlic Butter Prawn Orzo

close up over head shot of garlic butter prawn orzo in large white bowl with silver fork

Garlic ✅
Butter ✅
Prawns ✅
Orzo ✅

What’s not to love?!

Grab the recipe HERE


6. Baked Feta Orzo

close up shot of baked feta orzo in large pan

Baked feta took the internet by storm and it took me a little time to jump on the train. But, it truly is worth the hype, ESPECIALLY when used in this recipe 😋

Grab the recipe HERE


7. Creamy Mushroom Orzo

orzo in white bowl garnished with parsley with two forks resting on bowl

Now, if you’ve been following me for a while then you know I also love things creamy mushroom. So this dish just makes so much sense!

Grab the recipe HERE


8. Boursin Salmon Orzo

boursin salmon orzo served in large white bowl with lemon and fresh parsley

A gorgeously creamy and vibrant sauce that brings the orzo and salmon together so deliciously!

Grab the recipe HERE


9. Baked Chicken Meatballs and Orzo

close up shot of black serving spoon scooping two meatballs out of dish of orzo

This recipe uses a neat little trick to use the juices from the meatballs and bind them into a rich, tomato sauce.

Grab the recipe HERE


10. Spanish Style Chicken Orzo

close up shot of spanish chicken orzo in pan garnished with parsley

Juicy chicken on a bed for luxuriously delicious orzo – this really is a flavour explosion that makes the perfect dinner!

Grab the recipe HERE


11. Lemon Chicken Orzo

close up shot of lemon chicken orzo served in white bowl garnished with fresh parsley

This is a delightfully creamy and vibrant way to serve orzo and it never gets old!

Grab the recipe HERE


12. Garlic Butter Chicken Orzo

garlic butter chicken orzo served in large white bowl with fork and lemon wedges

Rich, buttery, garlicky and flippin’ delicious – this is a recipe not to be missed!!

Grab the recipe HERE


And there we have it! A collection of the most delicious Orzo Recipes. If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later! Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the comments 🙂

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2 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    I was looking for orzo recipes and came across your site, your name made me laugh out loud and click! These all sound so good and I can’t wait to try them. Following you now!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Hope you enjoy the recipes, Sue! ๐Ÿ™‚ C.