Marry Me Chicken Orzo – 30-Minute Recipe
A comforting, protein‑packed chicken and orzo dish that comes together quickly with Mediterranean flavors. Creamy sauce, sun‑dried tomatoes, and fresh basil make it a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Recipe by chefmarinie· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 2/5 lb chicken breast
- 11 oz orzo
- 15 sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 3/10 cups single cream
- 1 1/10 pt vegetable stock
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 4/5 oz Parmesan cheese
- a handful basil
Instructions
- 1Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- 2Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously, until softened.
- 3Stir in 1 tsp paprika, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp tomato puree, and the grated garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- 4Add the diced chicken breast and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring, until the chicken turns white.
- 5Add the orzo, finely chopped sun‑dried tomatoes, 300 ml single cream, and 500 ml vegetable stock; mix well to combine.
- 6Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the orzo is tender.
- 7Uncover, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil, and cook for an additional minute.
- 8Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
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Sauté onion first
Cook the finely chopped onion 2–3 minutes until softened before adding spices.
Simmer covered
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces and orzo is tender.
Finish with cheese and basil
Uncover, stir in grated Parmesan and chopped basil, and cook an additional minute before serving.
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- How long does it take to make Marry Me Chicken Orzo?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe come from?
- It was shared by chefmarinie on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.