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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo
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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo

35 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
from @byolyvv68 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat300 g
  • orzo (uncooked)Grains150 g
  • sun-dried tomatoes (sliced)Pantry50 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry15 ml
  • chicken stock (hot)Pantry400 ml
  • cooking creamDairy100 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy30 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • dried oreganoSpices2 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • spinach (fresh)Produce60 g

per serving

Nutrition

636kcal

Carbs
59 g
Proteins
46 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the chicken

    • Season the chicken pieces with paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through.
    • Set the chicken aside on a plate.
    Step 1

  2. Toast the orzo and aromatics

    • In the same pan, add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until fragrant.
    • Add the orzo and toast for a minute, stirring to coat.
    Step 2

  3. Simmer the orzo

    • Pour in the hot chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
    Step 3

  4. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat and stir in the cream, parmesan and spinach.
    • Return the chicken to the pan and stir until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve.
    Step 4
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