Marry Me Chicken Orzo
This Marry Me Chicken Orzo features tender chicken thighs, creamy orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all simmered in a rich, garlicky parmesan cream sauce. It’s a one-pan dish packed with bold flavors and comforting textures, making it the perfect dinner to impress your loved ones—or fall in love with yourself!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 large onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 2 heaping cups spinach
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.Add in cubed chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown on the outside. (The chicken will continue to cook with the orzo).
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Stir in the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes or until they get some color on them.Stir in the orzo, sun dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Saute for 2-3 minutes to toast the pasta.Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken back to the pan.Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fold in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese for garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 685kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 33gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 868mgPotassium: 1175mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 872IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 4mg