Marry Me Chicken Orzo {One Pot}

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Marry Me Chicken Orzo {One Pot}

This Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a treat of a one pot pasta recipe - super simple and takes just 30 minutes to make. All the flavours of our favourite Tuscan inspired chicken dish, made into a complete dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Family Food

Servings:

Author: Sarah Rossi

Ingredients

650 g Chicken breast (about x4) Skinless and boneless. Chopped
1 tbsp Olive oil Or oil from sun dried tomatoes jar
3 Garlic cloves Peeled and crushed
170 g Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) Drained
1 tsp Oregano
2 tsp Paprika
250 g Orzo
650 ml Hot chicken stock
150 ml Double cream
50 g Parmesan Grated
120 g Spinach
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. When it's hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until all sides are starting to colour.
Reduce the heat and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.
Add the orzo, stock, and some pepper and give everything a good stir and put the lid on. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked.
Turn the heat to the lowest setting add the spinach and cream and stir very well for 1-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through. Check the chicken is cooked through.
Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan.

Notes

Chicken:
You could use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer but you will need to adjust the cooking time to cook a little longer.

Stock/liquid:
Sometimes you may need a little extra liquid to cook the orzo fully. If the liquid is fully absorbed and the orzo isn't cooked, add a splash of water or stock until it is cooked through.

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