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Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Delicious Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a proposal-worthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup orzo pasta, dry
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  4. Add orzo and stir to coat. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Let it simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and sauce is creamy.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add parmesan cheese and spinach. Stir until spinach wilts.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, stir well, and heat through.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite side or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 26g

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to substitute sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers or tweak ingredients to your taste.

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