Marry Me Chicken Orzo

20 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Pat chicken dry and cut into cubes. Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to cook.
  2. 2Pat chicken dry and cut into cubes. Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to cook.
  3. 3Pat chicken dry and cut into cubes. Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to cook.
  4. 4Add in the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes more.
  5. 5Add in the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes more.
  6. 6Add in the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes more.
  7. 7Add the orzo and broth and stir well. Reduce heat to medium. Cover 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.
  8. 8Add the orzo and broth and stir well. Reduce heat to medium. Cover 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.
  9. 9Add the orzo and broth and stir well. Reduce heat to medium. Cover 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.
  10. 10Once the orzo is cooked through, add the coconut milk/cream and spinach and stir another minute until the spinach is wilted.
  11. 11Once the orzo is cooked through, add the coconut milk/cream and spinach and stir another minute until the spinach is wilted.
  12. 12Once the orzo is cooked through, add the coconut milk/cream and spinach and stir another minute until the spinach is wilted.
  13. 13Add in the parmesan cheese and stir once more. Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!
  14. 14Add in the parmesan cheese and stir once more. Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!
  15. 15Add in the parmesan cheese and stir once more. Remove from heat, plate and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tb olive oil
  • 2 tb olive oil
  • 2 tb olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 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 large handfuls fresh spinach
  • 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
  • 2 large 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 skillet