These Orzo Recipes Just Prove That This Pasta Is So Versatile (2024)

To lighten up the classic chicken noodle soup, this recipe swaps out heavy egg noodles for tiny orzo and adds plenty of lemon juice for brightness.

Get Ree's Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup recipe.

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This 30-minute meal couldn't be easier! You can prep the skewers ahead of time, then grill them off and serve them over a bed of orzo at dinnertime.

Get Ree's Beef-Vegetable Kebabs with Orzo recipe.

This quick dinner has all the flavors of the Mediterranean, including olives, feta, oregano, and shrimp. It's light and refreshing, but still filling thanks to the orzo.

Get Ree's Mediterranean Orzo with Shrimp recipe.

Grilled lemons make pasta salad so unique. The heat from the grill chars the lemons to give them a smokey, zesty flavor.

Get the Grilled Chicken and Lemon Orzo Salad recipe.

"I love a good orzo salad," Ree says, "and this is one of my favorites because it’s tangy and fresh." Plus, there's tons of fun mix-ins, like feta, olives, herbs, and chickpeas.

Get Ree's Mediterranean Orzo Salad recipe.

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A soup that's loaded with sausage, orzo, and veggies is sure to warm you right up. It's the ultimate comfort food!

Get the Italian Sausage Orzo Soup recipe at Good Life Eats.

You'll want to whip up this pasta salad when seasonal veggies are at their best. It's basically like a primavera in pasta salad form.

Get the Asparagus, Tomato, and Grilled Corn Orzo Pasta Salad recipe at Simply Scratch.

Stuffed peppers often use rice as the filling but orzo is a nice change of pace. The bright lemon tomatoes and Mediterranean flavors make it perfect for summertime.

Get the Greek Orzo-Stuffed Red Pepper With Lemony Basil Tomatoes recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

Every good backyard cookout needs a few good side dishes. Instead of your typical pasta salad, try orzo salad loaded with crunchy veggies and an herb dressing instead.

Get the Orzo Salad With Chickpeas, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Feta recipe at Dinner at the Zoo.

You don't need a separate pot to cook the orzo for this easy soup recipe. It's added right to the broth and simmered with the veggies and beans.

Get the Orzo Minestrone Soup recipe at The Cookie Rookie.

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This creamy orzo skillet is perfect for a vegetarian side dish, but it can also be topped with chicken for a heartier main course.

Get the Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo recipe at Damn Delicious.

From the ground beef to the various toppings, this orzo recipe is everything you love about tacos in one skillet dinner.

Get the One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo recipe at Jo Cooks.

This hearty bowl of orzo is a mix of classic flavors. It's great hot or cold.

Get the Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo With Crispy Bacon recipe at Ambitious Kitchen.

You won't even need mayo for this fresh, savory orzo salad. It's packed with tuna, feta, and basil.

Get the Italian Orzo Tuna Salad recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

This meal is great if you have a big zucchini and summer squash harvest and need to put it to good use on a delicious dish.

Get the Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken Zucchini and Squash recipe at Cooking Classy.

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Serve up a family dinner that's filling and takes just a few steps to put together. All the cooking is done right in your Crock-Pot.

Get the Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken and Orzo recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

Cook up a big batch of cheesy orzo, made with flavorful enchilada sauce and topped off with fresh avocado.

Get the One-Pot Enchilada Orzo recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

This pasta salad is super versatile: You can toss in any of your favorite roasted veggies for a delicious dish.

Get the Orzo Pasta Salad With Chicken and Roasted Vegetables recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Everyone loves a baked pasta dish, so this version with orzo, chicken, and thick slices of tomato on top is sure to please.

Get the Baked Orzo With Chicken and Tomatoes recipe at Cooking and Beer.

The bold chipotle honey lime vinaigrette is a keeper. You'll want to pour it over all your salads after you try this tasty orzo.

Get the Southwest Orzo Salad With Chipotle Honey Lime Vinaigrette recipe at Carlsbad Cravings.

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