orzo turkey bowl

Name: Orzo Turkey Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 4 ounce(s) fresh mushrooms, cleaned & sliced, more if desired; 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup(s) uncooked orzo; 2 cup(s) broth - chicken, turkey or vegetable; 1/4 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 ounce(s) cream cheese; 1/2 cup(s) steamed broccoli, cut into smallish pieces - more if desired; 3/4 cup(s) cooked turkey or chicken; 1 - 2 tablespoon(s) canned onion rings, chopped

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Maggie M

In The Kitchen, OH

Updated on Dec 8, 2025

Thanksgiving leftovers need to be utilized in some way. We like making hodgepodge meals, and this one lends itself very nicely to a bowl meal. We use orzo pasta because orzo is fun! It cooks quickly and evenly, and it picks up the flavors around it, so it's a win all the way around. We make this with chicken sometimes, and when we have asparagus, I love to sauté the asparagus, then cut and add to this dish - delicious! You can make this 'soupy' by adding milk or cream. It is quick, easy, inexpensive, and very filling.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned & sliced, more if desired
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup uncooked orzo
2 cups broth - chicken, turkey or vegetable
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ounce cream cheese
1/2 cup steamed broccoli, cut into smallish pieces - more if desired
3/4 cup cooked turkey or chicken
1 - 2 tablespoons canned onion rings, chopped

How To Make orzo turkey bowl

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

When the butter is melted, toss in the mushrooms and onion and cook - stirring frequently - until the mushrooms are lightly caramelized and the onions are softened.
Step 3

Add the uncooked orzo, broth, and seasonings. Stir to mix.
Step 4

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook - stirring frequently - until the orzo is done, which should take about 9 minutes.
Step 5

Once the orzo is done, add the cream cheese and stir until it is melted.
Step 6

Carefully fold in the broccoli and turkey.
Step 7

If there is little or no sauce, add some milk or cream and heat through.
Step 8

Serve hot, in bowls, then add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with the crushed onion rings.
Step 9

NOTE: This recipe is also really good with asparagus in place of the broccoli and chicken in place of the turkey.
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