Chicken and Orzo

• 1 box orzo pasta
• 1 can chicken broth
• Heaping teaspoon chicken base
• ¼ cup butter
• 1-2 cans of chicken
• 1 onion
• Mushrooms (optional)
• Salt and pepper

Saute diced chicken, set aside. Saute onion and mushrooms in butter in dutch oven. Add orzo pasta, and lightly brown it (1-2 minutes). Add chicken broth, 1 can of water, and chicken base. Cook until pasta is done, adding more water if necessary, usually about 20 minutes. Add in chicken when orzo is nearly done. Season with salt and pepper to taste.