Marry Me Chicken Orzo (Dumbed Down)

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  3. 3Add orzo, broth, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and all seasonings to the dish.
  4. 4Stir and let sit 5 minutes.
  5. 5Nestle chicken thighs on top and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Scatter cream cheese cubes around the dish.
  7. 7Cover tightly with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  8. 8Remove foil, stir orzo around chicken, cover again.
  9. 9Bake another 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  10. 10Let rest covered 5 minutes.
  11. 11Stir everything together until cream cheese melts into a sauce.
  12. 12Add spinach and let wilt 1–2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (whole)
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2.75 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves pre-minced garlic
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, lightly drained
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 6 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 handfuls fresh spinach
  • squeeze lemon

Equipment

9x13 baking dishfoil

Tips

  • Don't stir after adding cream cheese cubes.
  • Let the dish rest covered for 5 minutes after baking.