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.
Servings 4
Calories 583kcal
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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 877mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4256IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg
