Description
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy orzo pasta for a delightful dish that feels like a warm embrace. Perfect for cozy nights in or special gatherings, this recipe promises to impress with its rich flavors of garlic and herbs. Once you serve it, you might just find your guests falling head over heels—it’s that good!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Finely chop garlic and herbs.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear chicken breasts for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and herbs; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; simmer for 10–12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg