Melt butter in a 2-quart pot.
Add the orzo and coat all the pasta with butter. Allow the orzo to lightly toast in the butter.
Add the onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
Add the rice and stir to coat the rice with the orzo, onions, garlic and butter.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot.
Add the parsley, italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low to simmer.
Cook the rice pilaf, covered for 15 minutes.
Remove the cover, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve immediately.