Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a one-pan dinner with juicy chicken, tender orzo pasta, and a parmesan cream sauce. Easy, comforting, and perfect for family meals or date nights!
Ingredients
- 2 largechicken breasts (or thighs), boneless & skinless
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspbutter
- 3garlic cloves, minced
- 1 smallonion, finely chopped
- 1 cuporzo pasta
- 2 ½ cupschicken broth
- 1 cupheavy cream
- ½ cupparmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cupsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- ½ tspred pepper flakes (optional)
- salt & black pepper, to taste
- fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Directions
- 1
Season Chicken: Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 2
Sear: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Sauce Base: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir.
- 4
Cook Orzo: Add orzo, toast lightly, then pour in chicken broth. Simmer until pasta is nearly cooked.
- 5
Creamy Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Finish: Nestle chicken back into the skillet and cook until chicken is fully done and orzo is tender.
- 7
Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.