Description
Experience the ultimate comfort meal with this creamy, flavor-packed Marry Me Chicken Orzo. By cooking tender bite-sized chicken breasts directly with orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic garlic in one pan, the grains absorb deep savory flavors while creating a naturally velvety sauce. This streamlined, restaurant-quality dish is ready in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect efficient weeknight dinner that minimizes cleanup without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1.5 cups Orzo Pasta, dry
3 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
0.5 cup Heavy Cream
0.5 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes, oil-packed and chopped
0.75 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Dried Oregano
0.25 cup Fresh Basil, for garnish
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides for five minutes until golden.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for thirty seconds until fragrant.
Add the dry orzo to the skillet and toast for one minute.
Pour in the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried oregano, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to warm through.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chicken broth for the best depth of flavor. If you prefer a dairy-free option, substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk. Ensure the skillet is large enough to prevent the orzo from sticking to the edges.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg