Description
This One-Pan Marry Me Chicken with Orzo is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken thighs, a creamy tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta, all cooked in a single pan. It’s known for being a dish that inspires proposals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) Chicken Thighs, skinless, boneless
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 150g (5oz) Onion, diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Harissa Paste
- 200g (1 cup) Orzo Pasta
- 240ml (1 cup) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 240ml (1 cup) Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp (5ml) Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp (1.25ml) Red Pepper Flakes, optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Zest
- 1 tsp (5ml) Pomegranate Molasses
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken thighs and sear in olive oil until golden brown.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, garlic, and harissa paste in the same pan.
- Toast Orzo: Add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
- Simmer with Sauce: Add broth, tomatoes, and sun-dried tomato paste; simmer.
- Combine and Cook: Nestle chicken into the orzo mixture and simmer until orzo is al dente and chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley, lemon zest, and pomegranate molasses.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use cast iron. Toasting the orzo prevents it from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken,orzo,one pan,easy dinner,marry me chicken,weeknight meal,comfort food,tomato sauce