This super easy Rice Pilaf makes a great side dish to serve with any meal! It’s made with orzo pasta, long grain white rice, butter, a few spices and gently simmers in chicken broth to give you the fluffiest texture. 

It’s simple but yet it’s packed with so much flavour. Made with staple ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry.

Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tsp course sea salt (if using low sodium broth)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup orzo
• 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a glass measuring cup, add 2 2/3 cups hot chicken broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Stir until butter is melted. 
2. In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and set heat to medium. When the oil is hot, add the orzo and cook until brown, about 4-6 minutes. Add rinsed rice to the skillet and toast lightly for 2-4 minutes. 
3. Pour the warm broth mixture into the skillet. Stir well to combine, then increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet with lid, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork, serve warm and enjoy.