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One Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe

One Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This One Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs, orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese in a rich sauce. With a touch of Italian seasoning and fresh basil, this easy stovetop meal is sure to impress.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Orzo Mixture:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • Additional Parmesan and basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sear in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Orzo Mixture: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add broth, cream, orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and seasoning. Nestle chicken back in.
  3. Simmer: Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and garnish with Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • If the orzo absorbs too much liquid, add a splash of broth or cream before serving.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs but adjust cooking time to prevent drying.
  • For added flavor, stir in a handful of spinach at the end of cooking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop, One Pot
  • Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 920 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg