Marry Me Chicken Orzo

20m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Pat chicken dry and cut into cubes. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to cook.
  3. 3Add in the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper.
  4. 4Cook for 3-4 minutes more, then add the orzo and broth and stir well. Reduce heat to medium.
  5. 5Cover the skillet and cook for 12 minutes, removing the cover every few minutes to stir and ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
  6. 6Once the orzo is cooked through, add the coconut milk/cream and spinach and stir another minute until the spinach is wilted, then add in the parmesan cheese and stir once more.
  7. 7Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 2 tb olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 0.75 cup sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, drained
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2.75 cups chicken broth or water
  • 0.75 cup full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 2 handfuls fresh spinach
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Equipment

large deep skilletwooden spoonspoonmeasuring cup