Description
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful orzo pasta, perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Two chicken breasts, about 1 lb (450 g)
- Orzo Pasta: One cup (200 g)
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Half a cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- Garlic: Three cloves of minced garlic
- Heavy Cream: One cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan Cheese: Half a cup of grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh Spinach: Two cups (60 g)
- Olive Oil: Two tablespoons
- Italian Seasoning: One teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Add orzo pasta and 2 cups of water or chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the creamy orzo mixture, heat through, and serve.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Adjust creaminess by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Stir frequently while cooking orzo to prevent sticking.
- Experiment with additional vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Orzo, Chicken Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Comfort Food