Creamy Garlic Orzo

This was an amazing risotto like dish, which my husband added some chicken to for more of a main dish, but it would work equally well as a side. Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoon butter unsalted 1 small onion chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 2 cups uncooked orzo 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups half and half 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped In a large skillet add the olive oil, butter and cook for about 30 seconds until the butter melts. Stir in the onion and garlic and let it cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic becomes aromatic. Add the orzo to the skillet and let it cook for about 2 minutes just in the oil so that it starts to toast lightly, this will give it a nutty flavor. Season with salt and pepper then stir in the chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a medium-low, cover with a lid and let it cook for about 8 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.