One Pot ‘Marry Me’ Chicken and Orzo Pasta
Looking for a dish that combines ease and elegance? Try this One Pot ‘Marry Me’ Chicken and Orzo Pasta—a delightful culinary experience that’s perfect for impressing family or friends, or even a romantic dinner date. This creamy pasta dish is infused with sun-dried tomatoes and seasoned chicken, all cooked in one pot to save you time on clean-up. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table. Best of all, you can customize it to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs! Enjoy the mouthwatering blend of ingredients while savoring the simplicity of preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken (thawed, drained, and patted dry)
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flake
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, season chicken with sun-dried tomato oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook over medium heat until pink and cooked through. Remove chicken from pot.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add chicken broth, coconut cream, sun-dried tomatoes, uncooked orzo, and seasoning; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook until orzo is tender (about 10 minutes). Stir in nutritional yeast until melted; add spinach and chicken back into the pot. Mix gently until spinach wilts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg