Marry Me Chicken Orzo
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4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
Marry Me Chicken Orzo
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This easy marry me chicken orzo recipe is so comforting and made all in one pot! It has a swoon-worthy cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded/rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small handful fresh basil torn/chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil, butter, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and orzo to a pot over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the wine and let it bubble for about one minute, then stir in the chicken broth and cream. Bring it to a gentle boil, then continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often ensuring the orzo doesn't stick to the pot. You will probably need to turn the heat down a bit (to medium or even medium-low). It should simmer vs. furiously boil, and you don't want the liquid to reduce too much before the pasta has cooked.
- Stir in the chicken, parmesan, and basil.
- Take the pot off the heat, and cover it for 3-5 minutes or until it has thickened up to your liking. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
- If the pasta is soaking up the liquid too fast (i.e. before the orzo is cooked), reduce the heat and/or add another splash of broth or cream. If there's too much liquid, cover the pot for longer than suggested in the recipe and the orzo will absorb it quickly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
655kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
739mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1450IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1450IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
33 reviews
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