Mary Berry's 'simple' orzo recipe is 'creamy and delicious' - ready in 15 minutes

Orzo is a small, delicate pasta shape that resembles rice, great for a variety of dishes. It can be made with a cheesy sauce like Mary's recipe, or even a tomato one.

Mary has shared a lot of recipes throughout her career, but this has received multiple five-star ratings on Good Food, proving it's a popular one. The recipe notes said: "A simple pasta dish with a creamy and delicious sauce. Orzo is tiny pasta pearls that create a risotto-like texture."

Ingredients (serves four to six):

275g orzo

Two chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

Two tablespoons of olive oil

Knob of butter

One onion, finely chopped

250g chestnut button mushrooms, sliced

150ml white wine

One garlic clove, grated

150g baby spinach

150g soured cream

55g Parmesan, finely grated

One tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:

Cook the orzo in a saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions before draining it and setting it aside.

Season the chicken to taste with salt and pepper, and then heat the oil in a lidded frying pan. Add the chicken and fry for a few minutes until just cooked through before removing it from the pan and setting it aside.

Melt the butter in the same pan, then add the onion and fry it on high for a few minutes. Then, cover with the lid and cook for 10 minutes until soft.

Remove the lid, add the mushrooms, and fry for a few minutes before adding in the wine. Next, add the garlic, spinach, and soured cream, bringing it to a boil.

To finish, add the orzo, cooked chicken, Parmesan, and lemon juice to the pan, seasoning it with salt and pepper until warmed through. Serve in bowls and enjoy.