Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is an indulgent comfort food that blends tender chicken, orzo, and rich flavors into a delightful dish.
Equipment
- Large deep frying pan
Ingredients
Chicken and Orzo Ingredients
- 650 g Chicken breast Skinless and boneless, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil Or oil from sun dried tomatoes jar
- 3 Garlic cloves Peeled and crushed
- 170 g Sun-dried tomatoes Drained
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 2 teaspoon Paprika
- 250 g Orzo
- 650 ml Hot chicken stock
- 150 ml Double cream Can substitute with heavy cream
- 50 g Parmesan Grated
- 120 g Spinach
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. When it's hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until all sides are starting to colour.
- Reduce the heat and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.
- Add the orzo, stock, and some pepper and give everything a good stir and put the lid on. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked.
- Turn the heat to the lowest setting add the spinach and cream and stir very well for 1-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through. Check the chicken is cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan.
Notes
You could use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer but adjust the cooking time. You may need extra liquid to cook the orzo fully; add a splash of water or stock if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 790kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 56gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 776mgPotassium: 1836mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4567IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 4mg
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