Description
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, rich garlic cream sauce, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta. This delightful meal not only satisfies the taste buds but also creates an unforgettable dining experience—perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, then add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, and oregano; bring to a simmer.
- Add orzo directly into the sauce and stir well. Nestle the chicken back into the pan, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg