Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Name: Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and oil reserved); 2 cloves garlic (minced); ¾ teaspoon dried basil; 3 cups chicken broth (more as needed); 1 cup orzo; ¾ cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (rotisserie or other); 2 cups fresh spinach (gently packed); ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving); salt and black pepper (to taste)

Tender orzo and juicy chicken cook in a creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce with fresh spinach for an easy Marry Me style dinner.

⏱️ 35 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 22 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and oil reserved)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
¾ teaspoon dried basil
3 cups chicken broth (more as needed)
1 cup orzo
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups cooked chopped chicken (rotisserie or other)
2 cups fresh spinach (gently packed)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving)
salt and black pepper (to taste)

Steps

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and basil, and cook for 1 minute or just until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, orzo, cream, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a low boil. Cook uncovered for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender and sauce has slightly thickened, adding more broth if needed.
Stir in chicken, spinach, and Parmesan. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes more or until thickened and heated through.
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Let rest 2 minutes before serving. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.