Marry Me Chicken Orzo

4.88 from 8 votes

This easy marry me chicken orzo recipe is so comforting and made all in one pot! It has a swoon-worthy cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup dry white wine
1.5 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
2 cups cooked shredded/rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 small handful fresh basil torn/chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the oil, butter, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and orzo to a pot over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Add in the wine and let it bubble for about one minute, then stir in the chicken broth and cream. Bring it to a gentle boil, then continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often ensuring the orzo doesn't stick to the pot. You will probably need to turn the heat down a bit (to medium or even medium-low). It should simmer vs. furiously boil, and you don't want the liquid to reduce too much before the pasta has cooked.
Stir in the chicken, parmesan, and basil.
Take the pot off the heat, and cover it for 3-5 minutes or until it has thickened up to your liking. Season with salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

If the pasta is soaking up the liquid too fast (i.e. before the orzo is cooked), reduce the heat and/or add another splash of broth or cream. If there's too much liquid, cover the pot for longer than suggested in the recipe and the orzo will absorb it quickly.

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