One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, this One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe features juicy chicken, tender orzo, parmesan sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes in one easy skillet meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Orzo
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter in the same pan.
Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the orzo and toast for about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well.
Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the orzo mixture.
Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach, and red pepper flakes if using.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness, while chicken breasts offer a leaner option.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Add mushrooms or roasted red peppers for extra vegetables.
If the orzo thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth before serving.
Freshly grated Parmesan creates the smoothest sauce.
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