One Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
650g chicken breast (about 4), skinless and boneless, chopped
02 -
250g orzo pasta
→ Aromatics & Vegetables
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3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
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170g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
05 -
120g spinach
→ Liquids & Seasonings
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1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
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650ml hot chicken stock
08 -
150ml double cream
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1 teaspoon oregano
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2 teaspoons paprika
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50g grated Parmesan
12 -
Freshly ground black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oil in large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken pieces 5 minutes until colored on all sides.
02 -
Reduce heat, add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Cook 3-5 minutes until garlic softens.
03 -
Add orzo, stock, and pepper. Stir well, cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is almost done.
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On lowest heat, add spinach and cream. Stir 1-3 minutes until spinach wilts and cream heats through. Ensure chicken is cooked.
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Turn off heat and stir in Parmesan.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use chicken thighs with adjusted cooking time
02 -
Add extra liquid if needed to cook orzo fully
03 -
One pot meal - everything cooks together