Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo – 45-Minute Recipe
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.
Recipe by James· Structured by ReelsMeals
From: Instagram(view original)
Rate this recipe
Save this recipe to your cookbook
Free, no account needed. Keep the source and find it again without searching the feed.
Watch the recipe video
Video plays from the original creator's platform. View the original video
Prep Time
Cook Time
Servings
One recipe link, ready for anywhere
Use it in Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, email, or a creator bio. It always opens this recipe and keeps the original source attached.
Publishing this recipe elsewhere? Add a visible credit link back to this page.
Publisher & backlink kit+
Give publishers a useful, properly credited asset. Backlinks only happen when another site chooses to publish and credit it.
Download the card, upload it to Google Lens, then use the outreach message for relevant uncredited copies. Contact only sites that actually reuse the asset.
About this saved recipe
Source-aware card
ReelsMeals turns instagram.com into a kitchen-friendly checklist while keeping the original source attached.
Cooking context
45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
Explore related saves
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion
- 3 garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup low-fat cream
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- 4Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 6Add the paprika and oregano to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 7Add the tomato puree, vegetable stock, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 8Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 9Add the orzo to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 8-10 minutes.
- 10Stir in the low-fat cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- 11Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine with the orzo and sauce.
- 12Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 13Transfer the creamy marry me chicken orzo to a serving dish and top with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
- 14Serve hot and enjoy!
Helpful tips while cooking
AI-assisted notes grounded in this recipe's ingredients, timings, and method—not additional creator instructions.
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.
Made this recipe?
Tap a star to rate it — ratings help other cooks decide what to make next.
Rate this recipe
This recipe card was structured automatically from the original source. Always check the source for allergens or details the extraction may have missed.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo?
- About 45 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe come from?
- It was shared by James on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.