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Marry Me Chicken Orzo: A Delicious Dish to Win Hearts

Marry Me Chicken Orzo
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A decadent one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, creamy orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce. So good it might just get you a marriage proposal!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pan
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in orzo and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and remaining 1/2 tsp salt, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook 5 more minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C).
  8. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts for extra flavor.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days (add a splash of broth when reheating).

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