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!
Servings: 4 people
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
Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1540mg | Potassium: 1849mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1147IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 4mg
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