Marry Me Chicken Orzo

20 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Pat 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.
  5. 5Pat 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.
  6. 6Pat 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.
  7. 7Add in the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper.
  8. 8Add in the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper.
  9. 9Add in the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper.
  10. 10Cook for 3-4 minutes more, then add the orzo and broth and stir well. Reduce heat to medium.
  11. 11Cook for 3-4 minutes more, then add the orzo and broth and stir well. Reduce heat to medium.
  12. 12Cook for 3-4 minutes more, then add the orzo and broth and stir well. Reduce heat to medium.
  13. 13Cover 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.
  14. 14Cover 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.
  15. 15Cover 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.
  16. 16Once 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.
  17. 17Once 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.
  18. 18Once 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.
  19. 19Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!
  20. 20Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!
  21. 21Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

large deep skilletwooden spoonspoonmeasuring cup