Description
This Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a flavorful, one-pot Tuscan-inspired dinner featuring tender chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and creamy Parmesan orzo. Perfectly balanced with aromatic spices and cooked all in one pan, it offers a delicious, comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 650 g chicken breast (skinless, boneless, chopped, about 4 pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar)
- 3 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
- 170 g sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pasta and Dairy
- 250 g orzo
- 650 ml hot chicken stock
- 150 ml double cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
Vegetables
- 120 g spinach
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. When hot, carefully add the chopped chicken pieces. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all sides start to brown lightly.
- Add aromatics and spices: Reduce the heat slightly and add the crushed garlic, drained sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and paprika. Stir together and cook for 3-5 minutes until the garlic softens and the mixture is fragrant.
- Combine orzo and stock: Add the orzo, hot chicken stock, and freshly ground black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine, then cover with a lid. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked but still has a slight bite.
- Finish with spinach and cream: Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, add the spinach and double cream, then stir well. Cook for 1-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the cream heats through. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked at this stage.
- Stir in Parmesan and serve: Turn off the heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients and melt the cheese, creating a creamy sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This one pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe is quick and easy, ready in just 30 minutes.
- The dish captures the rich, comforting flavors of Tuscan cuisine in a convenient single-pan meal.
- You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock for a lighter taste.
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 790 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 776 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
