How long does it take to make Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo?

About 45 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo – 45-Minute Recipe

Name: Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo – 45-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium white onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp oregano; 1 cup tomato puree; 1.5 lbs chicken breast; 1 cup orzo; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1 cup low-fat cream; 2 cups vegetable stock; to taste salt & pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh basil

This creamy marry me chicken orzo is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of chicken, orzo, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Recipe by James· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion
3 garlic
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 cup tomato puree
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
1 cup orzo
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup low-fat cream
2 cups vegetable stock
to taste salt & pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
4
Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
5
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6
Add the paprika and oregano to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
7
Add the tomato puree, vegetable stock, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
8
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
9
Add the orzo to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 8-10 minutes.
10
Stir in the low-fat cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
11
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine with the orzo and sauce.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Transfer the creamy marry me chicken orzo to a serving dish and top with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
14
Serve hot and enjoy!

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Set chicken aside before spices

Remove the browned chicken after step 5 and set it aside before adding paprika and oregano.

Stir orzo constantly

When the orzo is added, stir constantly.

Add cream at the end

Stir in the low‑fat cream and cook for the final 2 minutes.

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