Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
  • 1/3 cup white cooking wine
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 lb shrimp (medium, peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp chives

Instruction

  • Add oil to a large stockpot and heat over medium-high
  • Meanwhile, dice the onion and mince the garlic
  • When the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, and thyme to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often
  • Add the orzo and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly
  • Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil
  • Once the liquid has evaporated, pour in 2 cups of the chicken broth and sprinkle with salt
  • Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 7-8 minutes, until the liquid has absorbed
  • Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth, lemon zest, and shrimp
  • Cook for another 7-8 minutes, until the liquid has absorbed and the shrimp are cooked
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice, pepper, and cream cheese
  • Stir until combined
  • Separate the pasta into serving dishes and garnish with chives