One Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo
A creamy, flavorful one-pot dish combining tender chicken, orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Oil & Seasonings
- 455 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces (raw)
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper Salt and pepper (to taste)
Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Spices
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
Main ingredients
- 200 g orzo, dry
- 600 ml chicken stock (additional if needed)
- 80 g sun-dried tomatoes, drained from oil
- 60 g reduced fat cream cheese
- 120 ml half and half (or reduced fat single cream)
- 50 g Parmesan, grated
- a handful fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Spray a large pan with olive oil, cook chicken until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic, add spices, then stir in orzo and cook briefly.
- Pour in stock, simmer until absorbed and orzo is tender.
- Return chicken, add sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, and half and half; stir until creamy and cooked through.
- Stir in Parmesan and basil, season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.