Marry Me Chicken Orzo
This creamy ‘Marry Me’ Chicken Orzo is an easy and delightful weeknight meal with tender chicken and orzo pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and parmesan cheese until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg