Description
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a comforting yet elegant dish that brings a touch of romance to your dinner table. Tender chicken nestled on a bed of creamy, garlicky orzo, with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs creating a flavor explosion. Perfect for a cozy weeknight or an intimate dinner, this recipe is simple, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress anyone lucky enough to sit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear until golden brown, 3–4 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer a few minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, allowing sauce to thicken.
- Add orzo and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Return chicken to skillet, cover briefly to finish cooking. Sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Stir orzo frequently to prevent sticking.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine before the broth.
- Adjust seasoning at the end—freshly cracked pepper adds a lovely kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg