Description
This Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo) recipe combines tender chicken thighs with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, served over risoni pasta and topped with parmesan. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ tsp salt, plus extra to taste
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- ½ cup (80 g) roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 cup (200 g) risoni (orzo)
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup (250 ml) thick (double/heavy) cream
- 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
- Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken, season with salt, and cook until browned.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and paprika. Cook until fragrant.
- Cook Risoni: Add risoni and chicken stock. Simmer until risoni is cooked.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in mustard, cream, spinach, and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use chicken breast instead of thighs.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Creamy chicken pasta, comfort food, one-pot meal, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner recipe