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Marry Me Chicken Orzo

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Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a rich and creamy one-pan comfort meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta. This cozy dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with simple ingredients and is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with paprika, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the orzo pasta and cook briefly to absorb the flavorful oils.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer until the orzo becomes tender.
  7. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few more minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness and flavor.
  • Spinach, mushrooms, or roasted red peppers make excellent additions.
  • Red pepper flakes add extra heat if desired.
  • Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter version.
  • Add extra Parmesan cheese before serving for even richer flavor.

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