If you want a quick yet impressive meal that can easily win over your family or partner, this dish is a perfect choice. Marry Me Chicken with orzo is inspired by the well-known viral recipe that became popular online thanks to its rich flavor and simple preparation. Everything cooks in a single pan, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy the meal.
Orzo, sometimes called risoni, is a small pasta shaped like grains of rice and commonly used in Mediterranean cooking. Because of its size, it absorbs sauces beautifully and pairs wonderfully with chicken, vegetables and creamy ingredients. When combined with tender chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and parmesan, it creates a comforting dish that feels both elegant and homemade.
One of the best things about this recipe is how fast it comes together. In roughly 20 to 25 minutes, you can prepare a warm, flavorful meal that looks and tastes like it took much longer.
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Preparation time
Approximately 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
- 700 g chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes
- 30 ml olive oil
- 4–5 garlic cloves, finely crushed
- 100 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, sliced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 200 g orzo pasta
- 650 ml chicken broth (or water)
- 200 ml cooking cream
- 100 g fresh spinach
- 75 g grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook them for about 2–3 minutes, just until they start to turn golden.
Next, add the crushed garlic, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir everything together and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes so the ingredients release their aroma and flavor.
Add the orzo pasta to the pan and pour in the chicken broth. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Lower the heat slightly, cover the pan and let the mixture cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the orzo becomes tender, pour in the cooking cream and add the fresh spinach. Stir gently for about one more minute until the spinach softens.
Finally, mix in the grated parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the creamy sauce.
Remove the pan from the heat, serve the dish warm and enjoy a comforting meal full of Mediterranean flavor.