Description
Creamy and comforting Marry Me Chicken Orzo with tender chicken and rich garlic parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side then remove.
- Sauté garlic then add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scrape pan, and add orzo.
- Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stir until creamy.
- Return chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes until done.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Orzo, creamy chicken orzo, easy dinner recipe