Lemon Pepper Orzo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2.5 cups chicken stock see 
• 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
• 2 tablespoons chives fresh
• 2  juice of lemon juiced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest 
• 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese 
• 1 cup orzo pasta 
• 0.3 cup parmesan grated
• 1 tablespoon cracked pepper black

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. In a medium saute pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
2. Add orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn heat off.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve.