Description
One-Pan ‘Marry Me’ Chicken Orzo is a delightful and creamy dish that combines savory chicken, vibrant spinach, and rich sun-dried tomatoes with tender orzo, making it an unforgettable meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 Pounds Boneless
- Skinless Chicken breast
- cut into cubes
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4–5 Cloves Garlic
- mashed
- ¾ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- packed in oil and drained
- 2 Teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 Teaspoons Paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Orzo
- 2 ¾ Cups Chicken Broth or Water
- ¾ Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk or Heavy Cream
- 2 Large Handfuls Fresh Spinach
- ¾ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned.
- Add the mashed garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and pour in the chicken broth or water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the coconut milk or heavy cream, followed by the fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking. This dish can be easily customized by adding vegetables of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1½ cups
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: One-Pan Chicken, Orzo Recipe, Easy Dinner, Creamy Chicken Dish, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken