Marry Me Chicken Orzo – Creamy One-Pan Dinner

Abby Marlow

This Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe combines juicy chicken, creamy sauce, and tender orzo pasta in a single skillet. Perfect for beginner home cooks, it’s flavorful, hearty, and ready in under 30 minutes. A guaranteed family favorite!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired

Servings 4 servings

Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients

Chicken:

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
For Cooking:
2 tbsp olive oil
4 –5 cloves garlic mashed
¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp paprika

Pasta & Sauce:

1 cup orzo pasta
2 ¾ cups chicken broth or water
¾ cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
2 large handfuls fresh spinach
¾ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

Pat chicken cubes dry, season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes until edges begin to cook.
Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
Add orzo and chicken broth, stir well to combine.
Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in coconut milk (or cream) and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
Add Parmesan cheese, stir until melted and creamy.
Serve hot and enjoy your Marry Me Chicken Orzo immediately.

Notes

For the creamiest Marry Me Chicken Orzo, use freshly grated Parmesan. For a lighter twist, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and add extra spinach for more greens.

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