One Pan High Protein Marry Me Chicken & Orzo
A delicious and creamy chicken dish with orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1lbchicken thighs
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper
- 1tspgarlic powder
- 1/2tsppaprika
- 1/2tspred pepper flakes
- 1/2cupsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3clovegarlic, minced
- 1tspItalian seasoning
- 1cuporzo
- 2cupschicken broth, low sodium
- 1/2cupunsweetened almond milk or regular milk
- 1/2cupgrated Parmesan
- 2cupsfresh spinach
How to make One Pan High Protein Marry Me Chicken & Orzo
Sear the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove and set aside; it will finish cooking later.
Sauté the Aromatics
In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in Italian seasoning.
Add the Orzo & Liquid
Pour in chicken broth and jmilk.
Stir in orzo and let everything come to a gentle simmer.
Simmer & Cook Together
Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it into the liquid.
Cover and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Thicken the Sauce & Finish
Stir in the Parmesan to thicken the sauce.
Optional: Add spinach and stir until wilted.
Serve & Enjoy
Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil.
Tips & Tricks
For a lower fat option, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
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