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Marry Me Chicken Orzo

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 583 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Slice the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces then add to a bowl.
  2. Pour over the olive oil then add the seasonings and mix to combine.
  3. Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken and sear until golden brown.
  4. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add a tablespoon of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan.
  6. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds then add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
  7. Cook until the spinach has wilted then pour in the cream.
  8. Add the lemon juice and season to taste.
  9. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly.
  10. Add the chicken back to the sauce then simmer for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  11. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
  12. Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted water then drain, reserve 1 cup of water and add to the sauce.
  13. Toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add some of the pasta cooking water to loosen the texture, if necesssary.
  14. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.