Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Creamy, flavorful and oh so tasty! Marry Me Chicken Orzo is the ultimate comfort meal that is packed with Tuscan flavors. A super filling one pot recipe, its soon to become a favorite dish in your household!

What is Marry Me Chicken?

Marry Me Chicken is a delicious and creamy chicken dish and can be a low calorie meal choice. This recipe can be tailored to your own taste preferences and a super easy dish to serve up for your loved ones. This recipe is so tasty that it might even prompt a marriage proposal. Marry me chicken is both simple to make and irresistibly delicious. You can find our classic Marry me Chicken recipe here.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast
• Orzo
• Paprika
• Oregano
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Shallot
• Garlic
• Sundried tomatoes
• Chicken stock
• Spinach
• Cream
• Parmesan

See recipe card for quantities.

Step by step photographs:

1. Step 1: Butterfly and coat your chicken with the paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. To a pan, add a splash of olive oil and brown your chicken on both sides on a medium/high heat.

2. Step 2: When browned, remove the chicken and keep to one side for later. Add your shallots and garlic and fry until softened.

3. Step 3: Next, add your chopped sundried tomatoes and fry for a minute.

4. Step 4: Then, add your orzo to the pan.

Is this a one-pot recipe?

Yes! As you can see in the step by step photographs above, you can cook every part of this dish in just one pot! It's a super easy, timesaving meal that saves on the washing up too! The trick is to brown your chicken then remove it and only add it back to the pan once the stock is added. This way you will get a beautiful color on your chicken but most of the cooking will happen in the stock, ensuring it's succulent, juicy and tender.

Do I have to use Orzo?

Not necessarily! This Tuscan Chicken recipe shows you how to make a version of Marry Me Chicken that can be served with rice or mashed potatoes. You can also use the left overs to make a Marry Me Chicken Pasta! Its such a versatile and easy recipe!

Substitutions

There are so many ways to make this recipe your own while still complimenting the delicious flavors of your Marry Me Chicken Orzo, here are some ideas:

• Vegetables - use up any vegetables you have left over in your fridge and add mushroom, eggplant, zucchini or asparagus for an extra bite.
• Chicken thigh- adding chicken thigh instead of breast will add an extra depth of flavor to the dish.
• Greek yoghurt - substitute heavy cream for Greek yoghurt to maintain the Marry Me Chicken Orzo's creamy texture with a healthier alternative.
• Cheese - for a sharper flavor, try swapping your parmesan for Pecorino Romano or, for a creamier sauce, try mozzarella.

Variations

We have plenty of ideas of how to adapt this recipe to suit your own taste, here are a few:

• Spicy - For those spice lovers, why not add some chopped fresh chili to your Marry Me Chicken Orzo when you add your shallot and garlic or add half a tablespoon of chili flakes when adding your sundried tomatoes. Alternatively, add half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to your chicken spices.
• Dairy free - To get that creamy marry me chicken texture without having to add whole cream you can use coconut milk as an alternative.

Storage

Cool it down: Before storing, allow the Marry Me Chicken Orzo to cool down to room temperature.

Store in an airtight container: Once cooled, transfer the Orzo and chicken into an airtight container. This helps preserve the flavor and prevents the dish from drying out.

Refrigerate: Store the container in the fridge. Marry me chicken orzo can be safely stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Reheat individual portions in a microwave-safe dish for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a little extra cream or broth if the sauce has thickened too much.