Cheesy Orzo Delight: Creamy Comfort with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious blend of cheesy orzo, turkey bacon, and chicken ham for a comforting dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pot, add orzo and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well until creamy.
- Add chopped turkey bacon and chicken ham. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté onions or peppers with the bacon.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Orzo, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham