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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Recipe by James on InstagramAdded 6 February 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. This creamy marry me chicken orzo is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of chicken, orzo, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

  4. Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken is browned across the outside. Turn the pieces so they color on all sides.

  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  6. Add the paprika and oregano to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

  7. Add the tomato puree, vegetable stock, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.

  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The sauce thickens slightly and coats the pan. Stir while it simmers to keep the tomato puree from sticking.

  9. Add the orzo to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 8-10 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The orzo is tender and most of the liquid has absorbed. Stir often so the pasta cooks evenly in the sauce.

  10. Stir in the low-fat cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cream blends into a smooth sauce around the orzo. Keep the heat gentle after adding cream.

  11. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine with the orzo and sauce.

  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  13. Transfer the creamy marry me chicken orzo to a serving dish and top with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.

  14. Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips while you cook

Set chicken aside before spices
Remove the browned chicken after step 5 and set it aside before adding paprika and oregano.
Stir orzo constantly
When the orzo is added, stir constantly.
Add cream at the end
Stir in the low‑fat cream and cook for the final 2 minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Marry me chicken, 3 ways

Three creators posted their own. Most use olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano and tomato.

  1. James45 min14 ingr.Only this one uses white onion, orzo and sun- tomatoes
  2. God of food25 min8 ingr.Only this one uses lemon, butter and thyme
  3. nickigeorgiou2 hr 40 min14 ingr.Only this one uses flour, garlic granules and boiling water
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