Description
Marry Me Chicken with Orzo is the perfect blend of creamy, flavorful goodness with tender chicken and orzo pasta. This dish is known for being so irresistibly delicious that it’s said to inspire proposals!
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 4 boneless, skinless.
- Orzo pasta: 1 cup.
- Heavy cream: 1 cup, for a rich sauce.
- Chicken broth: 2 cups, for cooking the orzo.
- Parmesan cheese: ½ cup, freshly grated.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: ½ cup, chopped.
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon.
- Fresh basil: For garnish.
- Olive oil: For searing the chicken.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add dried oregano.
- Add the Orzo: Stir in the orzo, then nestle the chicken back into the skillet. Let the orzo simmer in the sauce for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Finish with Parmesan: Once the orzo is cooked and the sauce has thickened, stir in the grated Parmesan and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a juicier option.
- The sauce thickens as it sits, so serve immediately for the best texture.