Mushroom Orzo (with Chicken)
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 8 pearl onions
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup white wine
• garlic powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 3 regular boneless skinless chicken breast sliced thinly
Directions
1. Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter (At this point I also add thinly sliced pieces of chicken breast). Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.
2. Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.
**The chicken is actually an addition to the recipe because let's face it, I'm a meat man, and a meal without meat seems somehow just wrong. LOL
