Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Marry Me Chicken Orzo transforms the viral “Marry Me Chicken” into a complete one-pot meal. Tender chicken thighs in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with orzo pasta that cooks right in the pan.

Why This Recipe Works

Marry Me Chicken has been trending across social media for its rich, restaurant-quality flavor. Adding orzo makes it a complete dinner with zero extra dishes – the pasta absorbs all that incredible sauce.

Ingredients

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes, cook 1 minute.
4. Pour in broth and cream, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in orzo. Nestle chicken back into the pan.
6. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until orzo is tender and chicken is cooked through.
7. Stir in spinach and Parmesan until wilted and melted.
8. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips

• Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for maximum flavor
• Don’t overcook orzo – it continues to absorb liquid off heat
• Thin with extra broth if sauce gets too thick
• Chicken breasts work too – reduce cook time to 10 minutes