Marry Me Chicken Orzo {One Pot}

Marry Me Chicken Orzo {One Pot}

from tamingtwins.com
30 min
4 servings

This Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a treat of a one pot pasta recipe - super simple and takes just 30 minutes to make. All the flavours of our favourite Tuscan inspired chicken dish, made into a complete dinner.

Ingredients

  • 650 g Chicken breast (about x4) (Skinless and boneless. Chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil (Or oil from sun dried tomatoes jar)
  • 3 Garlic cloves (Peeled and crushed)
  • 170 g Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) (Drained)
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 250 g Orzo
  • 650 ml Chicken stock
  • 150 ml Double cream
  • 50 g Parmesan (Grated)
  • 120 g Spinach
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Reduce the heat and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan.