Viral Marry Me Chicken Orzo by @kalejunkie

25 min
Easy

5 servings

🍗

680 g

Chicken Breast

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🧄

14 g

Garlic

🍅

90 g

Sun-dried Tomatoes

🧂

4 g

Italian Seasoning

🌶️

5 g

Paprika

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

2 g

Black Pepper

🍝

200 g

Orzo

🍲

650 ml

Chicken Broth

🥛

180 ml

Heavy Cream

🥬

60 g

Spinach

🧀

75 g

Parmesan Cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Pat the chicken breast dry and cut it into bite-sized cubes.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken breast
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/12

    Heat the large non-stick skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.

    🫒olive oil
    🍳large non-stick skillet

  3. Step 3/12

    Add the cubed chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until its edges begin to turn opaque.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken breast
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/12

    Add the sun-dried tomatoes and mashed garlic to the skillet.

    🍅sun-dried tomatoes in oil
    🧄garlic
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/12

    Add the Italian seasoning and paprika, then stir the chicken mixture.

    🧂Italian seasoning
    🌶️paprika
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/12

    Add the salt and black pepper, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/12

    Add the uncooked orzo and chicken broth, then stir until evenly combined.

    🍝orzo
    🍲chicken broth
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cups

  8. Step 8/12

    Reduce the heat to medium and cover the skillet with its lid.

    🍳large non-stick skillet
    ✨lid

  9. Step 9/12

    Cook the orzo mixture for 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.

    🍝orzo
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    ✨lid
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/12

    Add the heavy cream and fresh spinach, then stir until the spinach wilts.

    🥛heavy cream
    🥬fresh spinach
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cups

  11. Step 11/12

    Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🍳large non-stick skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🧀cheese grater

  12. Step 12/12

    Rest the orzo for 5 minutes so it absorbs excess liquid before serving.

    🍝orzo
    🍳large non-stick skillet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fats and Oils, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Grains and Pasta, Broths and Stocks, Dairy

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Olive oil, Garlic, Sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, Paprika, Salt, Black pepper, Orzo, Chicken broth, Heavy cream, Spinach, Parmesan cheese

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein, Low Sugar

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 39g, Carbohydrates: 47g, Fat: 30g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g, Saturated Fat: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 310mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 650mg, Sodium: 910mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 420µg, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin K: 180µg, Vitamin B12: 0.8µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

5 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large non-stick skillet, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, lid, cheese grater

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, One-Pan Meal, Pasta Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Dinner, Date Night, Casual Entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@kalejunkie

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Juicy, Silky, Chewy

Flavors

Savory, Creamy, Garlicky, Herby, Tomato, Smoky, Salty, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Add a splash of broth when reheating)