Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of One Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo. This easy and delicious recipe combines seared chicken with flavorful orzo pasta in a luscious creamy sauce, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Orzo:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and orzo, toasting briefly. Pour in chicken broth, add cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in spinach until wilted. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred.
- For extra creaminess, add more Parmesan or a splash of cream at the end.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with orzo
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
