Marry Me Chicken Orzo

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add the oil to a frying pan and place it over a medium heat.
  2. 2Add the oil to a frying pan and place it over a medium heat.
  3. 3Add the oil to a frying pan and place it over a medium heat.
  4. 4Add the chopped white onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
  5. 5Add the chopped white onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
  6. 6Add the chopped white onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
  7. 7Add the seasonings, tomato puree, and grated garlic, then stir through for a minute.
  8. 8Add the seasonings, tomato puree, and grated garlic, then stir through for a minute.
  9. 9Add the seasonings, tomato puree, and grated garlic, then stir through for a minute.
  10. 10Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken has turned white.
  11. 11Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken has turned white.
  12. 12Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken has turned white.
  13. 13Add the orzo, chopped sundried tomatoes, cream, and stock, then mix until combined.
  14. 14Add the orzo, chopped sundried tomatoes, cream, and stock, then mix until combined.
  15. 15Add the orzo, chopped sundried tomatoes, cream, and stock, then mix until combined.
  16. 16Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the consistency is silky.
  17. 17Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the consistency is silky.
  18. 18Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the consistency is silky.
  19. 19Remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  20. 20Remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  21. 21Remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  22. 22Cook for a further minute before serving.
  23. 23Cook for a further minute before serving.
  24. 24Cook for a further minute before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 650 g chicken breast
  • 650 g chicken breast
  • 650 g chicken breast
  • 300 g orzo
  • 300 g orzo
  • 300 g orzo
  • 15 sundried tomatoes
  • 15 sundried tomatoes
  • 15 sundried tomatoes
  • 300 ml single cream
  • 300 ml single cream
  • 300 ml single cream
  • 500 ml veg stock
  • 500 ml veg stock
  • 500 ml veg stock
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese
  • handful fresh basil
  • handful fresh basil
  • handful fresh basil

Equipment

frying panwooden spoonknifechopping boardgrater

Tips

  • Use the oil from the sundried tomatoes jar.
  • Stir continuously when sautéing the onion.
  • Stir regularly while cooking the orzo.
  • Grate plenty of parmesan to your heart's content.