Marry Me Chicken Orzo
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.
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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)
Steps
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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.
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Add chicken broth, orzo, cream, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
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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.
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Stir in chicken, spinach, and Parmesan. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes more or until thickened and heated through.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper. Let rest 2 minutes before serving. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| chopped sun-dried tomatoes | 0.5 cup | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.422 |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| dried basil | 0.75 teaspoon | - | - |
| chicken broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| orzo | 1 cup | - | - |
| heavy whipping cream | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| cooked chopped chicken | 2 cups | - | - |
| fresh spinach | 2 cups | - | - |
| grated Parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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