Juicy Marry Me Chicken Orzo
A creamy, comforting dish featuring juicy chicken and tender orzo pasta, perfect for impressing on date night or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Seasoning the chicken: In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sautéing the garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, letting the aroma fill your kitchen and tease your appetite.
- Simmering the broth: Add the chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Cooking the orzo: Add the orzo to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Mixing in the cream and cheese: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Final assembly: Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet. Mix everything together gently.
- Garnishing: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra nutrients. Substitute chicken with shrimp or sautéed mushrooms if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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