Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe

This creamy marry me chicken orzo is a one-pan dinner with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs, Parmesan, and orzo simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce. It’s a cozy, restaurant-style meal that comes together in about 30 to 45 minutes.

Ingredients

• 650 g chicken breast, boneless and skinless, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
• 170 g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 250 g orzo
• 650 ml hot chicken stock
• 150 ml double cream
• 50 g grated Parmesan
• 2 handfuls spinach
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, for serving, optional

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken until lightly browned.
2. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and paprika, and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Stir in the orzo and hot chicken stock, then simmer until the orzo is nearly tender.
4. Add the cream and spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts and the sauce turns creamy.
5. Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan, then season to taste.
6. Serve hot with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.