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Marry Me Chicken Orzo

A heartwarming dish of creamy goodness and tender chicken, Marry Me Chicken Orzo combines perfectly cooked orzo pasta in a luscious sauce for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted for lighter cream or yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Parsley for garnish Fresh
  • optional Grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by seasoning the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Make sure they’re coated evenly.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little oil. Once it’s hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and add the orzo. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  3. After the orzo is cooked, nestle the chicken breasts back into the pan, cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
Serving
  1. Slice the chicken, serve over the orzo, and finish with a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in a skillet on medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream to maintain the creamy texture.