Classic Marry Me Chicken Orzo
A comforting dish combining tender chicken with creamy orzo pasta and rich Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook until the orzo is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the cream with chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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