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Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe

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This creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Orzo combines tender chicken pieces with a rich sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh spinach, all tossed with perfectly cooked orzo for a comforting one-pan meal.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Season chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, until lightly golden on the outside (it does not need to be fully cooked through). Transfer to a plate.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium and melt butter in the same pan. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
  3. Cook orzo: Stir in orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Make sauce and wilt spinach: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Add the spinach and stir for 1-2 minutes, until wilted and mixed into the sauce.
  5. Finish chicken: Return the chicken to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until it’s cooked through. Stir in lemon juice. Serve with extra Parmesan on top.

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    Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken orzo, one pan chicken dinner, chicken and orzo recipe, skillet chicken

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