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Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Marry Me Chicken Orzo: A Creamy Weeknight Delight

Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a creamy, comforting dish that turns any weeknight into a romantic dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta substitute with quinoa or rice if desired
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach fresh preferred
For the Flavors
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese plus extra for serving
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried oregano and basil if needed

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Marry Me Chicken Orzo
  1. Season the Chicken by evenly sprinkling salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken breasts and set aside for about 5 minutes.
  2. Sear the Chicken by heating olive oil in a skillet, then add the chicken and sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Simmer the Broth by adding chicken broth to the same skillet, scraping up browned bits, and bringing to a gentle simmer.
  4. Cook the Orzo by adding orzo, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the simmering broth and cook for about 10-12 minutes until tender.
  5. Add Cream and Spinach by stirring in heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts.
  6. Slice Chicken by taking the rested chicken breasts and thinly slicing them, then arranging on top of the creamy orzo.
  7. Garnish and Serve by sprinkling additional grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute ingredients and add extra veggies as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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