5.0 from 3 votes
Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Win everyone over with One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Orzo! The recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked with orzo pasta in the most irresistible, creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce. It's quick to make and never disappoints!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 636 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half, more if needed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season the 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, and 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes,. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to infuse all the flavors.
- Stir in 1 cup dry orzo pasta and 2½ cups chicken broth, then bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the orzo has softened.
- Pour in 1 cup half-and-half, and stir to combine. The orzo will absorb the liquid quickly, so add more if needed.
- Add 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and ½ cup fresh basil,. Stir to melt the cheese and wilt the basil. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
636kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
1540mg
(64%)
Potassium
1849mg
(53%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1147IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
364mg
(36%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 636
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 636kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1540mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1849mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1147IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.