Marry Me Chicken Orzo
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This Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe is a delicious, easy meal. Creamy, cheesy and packed with flavor, it's sure to become a new favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 5 oz (150g) baby spinach
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ lb (250g) orzo
- fresh basil to serve
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces then add to a bowl.
- Pour over the olive oil then add the seasonings and mix to combine.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken and sear until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add a tablespoon of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan.
- Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds then add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Cook until the spinach has wilted then pour in the cream.
- Add the lemon juice and season to taste.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Add the chicken back to the sauce then simmer for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan.
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted water then drain, reserve 1 cup of water and add to the sauce.
- Toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add some of the pasta cooking water to loosen the texture, if necesssary.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
583kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4256IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4256IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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