A single dish is all you need to fix this flavorful one pot enchilada orzo and make it an instant family favorite.
Want similar dishes? Try my Instant Pot Spanish Sausage and Rice, Super Easy Mexican Rice (Spanish Rice), and Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa.
This is my comfort food. This one pot, Mexi-flare, 30 minute yumminess. For some people it’s bread, for some it’s mashed potatoes, other’s it’s creamy Italian pasta. For me? Cheesy, saucy, enchilada-inspired goodness I can heap into a bowl, top with all of my favorite fixins, and douse with hot sauce galore.
No but really. Hot sauce G A L O R E.
I would curl up in my sweat pants on the couch with a ginormous bowl of enchilada orzo and watch Grey’s Anatomy re-runs every single night if I wasn’t feeding people besides myself. Because other people seem to get sick of eating the same thing over and over and over. So weird…..
I’m not completely unreasonable, I’d swap out the avocado slices for guacamole on night three if that helps??
Leftovers are my plan B. This recipe makes a pretty sizable batch of enchilada orzo and if you’re feeding only 2-3 people, like I am, you’ll have leftovers for a couple of days which means >LUNCH PLANS< for you.
If you’re feeding a larger group, you likely won’t have leftovers – sorry but it’s just too good, no one will give up their portion for your said lunch plans. But this dish is so darn easy, with hardly any prep and only one pot to clean up, you won’t mind one little bit putting it on the weekly rotation.
What people are saying about this One Pot Enchilada Orzo
“I made this last week while my husband was away (he hates Mexican food which makes no sense to me because I LOVE Mexican food!) Anyways, this was SO good. It had really good flavor, and I loved the leftovers! I will definitely be making this again!” – Emily
“I just made this for dinner and it was so good!! I usually don’t enjoy leftovers but I can’t wait to eat this again tomorrow!” – Stephanie
“I made this last night and I am blown away by its simplicity. It’s a super delicious, cheap, easy one-pot meal – what more could you ask for?! My only deviation from the recipe is that I cooked mine at a bit of a higher temperature since low-medium wasn’t cooking the orzo well in the 25 minutes (I think it’s my stove). Overall, I loved it though and will definitely make it again!” – Britt
“This is now a staple in our house. it has all the flavors of enchiladas without all the work, sometimes we throw in some chicken or just eat as is. Thank you!” – Caitlin
One Pot Enchilada Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth - (sub vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 2 15-ounce cans mild or medium red enchilada sauce
- 1 15-ounce can yellow corn - drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans - drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt - or to taste
- ½ cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- optional toppings: avocado, tomatoes, chopped cilantro, olives, sour cream, cottage cheese, salsa
Instructions
- Combine orzo, broth, enchilada sauce, corn, beans, and seasonings in a large nonstick (or well-greased) pot and sitr to combine. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20-25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
- Uncover, stir, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover again and allow to cook 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted. Add any desired toppings and serve.
I would only do 1/2tsp salt to start and the try. 1tsp was too much.
I made this last night and I am blown away by its simplicity. It’s a super delicious, cheap, easy one-pot meal – what more could you ask for?! My only deviation from the recipe is that I cooked mine at a bit of a higher temperature since low-medium wasn’t cooking the orzo well in the 25 minutes (I think it’s my stove). Overall, I loved it though and will definitely make it again!
this looks delicious but I really don’t like corn! I know I could just leave it out but do you have any ideas for a good substitute?
Made this today and it turned out so soupy!! Anyone else experience this? The orzo plumped up but there was still so much extra liquid. Used 2 cups chicken broth & 2 cans enchilada sauce.
I ended up adding a bunch more orzo because there was way too much liquid, it was more like a soup. Tastes yummy! Great meal prep for lunches 🙂