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Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo

Tender pork medallions served with creamy parmesan orzo in a rich garlic sauce, perfect for comforting family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork
  • 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin sliced into medallions
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Creamy Orzo
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slice pork tenderloin into medallions and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork medallions until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in orzo pasta and toast lightly for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until orzo becomes tender.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Return pork medallions to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra richness, add additional parmesan before serving. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.