Marry Me Chicken Orzo

5 from 2 votes

Win everyone over with One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Orzo! The recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked with orzo pasta in the most irresistible, creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce. It's quick to make and never disappoints!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy orzo pasta, marry me chicken orzo recipe, marry me orzo

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 cup dry orzo pasta
2½ cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half, more if needed
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Season the 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Add 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, and 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes,. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to infuse all the flavors.
Stir in 1 cup dry orzo pasta and 2½ cups chicken broth, then bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the orzo has softened.
Pour in 1 cup half-and-half, and stir to combine. The orzo will absorb the liquid quickly, so add more if needed.
Add 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and ½ cup fresh basil,. Stir to melt the cheese and wilt the basil. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately!

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