# Marry Me Chicken Orzo

This is a rich and delicious one-pan marry me chicken orzo that comes together in just 30 minutes.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- frying pan
- wooden spoon
- knife
- chopping board
- grater

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMLQV8lMylF/?igsh=MTY2dHBwMDBpemRxaA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8073cbda-dfc6-473f-962e-65c7c4765d18
- Extracted: 2025-08-15

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