Description
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a creamy, flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken breasts, perfectly cooked orzo pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. It’s an irresistible, comforting meal that’s perfect for date nights or any occasion where you want to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme sprigs)
For the Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season & Sear Chicken: Season chicken with spices and sear in olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter. Add broth, cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and thyme. Simmer.
- Cook Orzo: Stir orzo into the sauce, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Finish Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer until fully cooked.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding or reducing red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh or dried herbs based on availability.
- Add extra broth if the sauce thickens too much while cooking.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot, Stove-Top
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with orzo
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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