If you’re looking for an easy one-pan chicken dinner that’s creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Marry Me Chicken Orzo is exactly what you need. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic, spinach, and orzo pasta cook together in a rich creamy sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

This one-pan Marry Me Chicken recipe takes the viral flavors everyone loves and turns them into a complete meal. The orzo absorbs all the flavor from the sauce while creating a creamy, restaurant-quality dinner with minimal cleanup.

Whether you’re cooking for your family, meal prepping lunches, or looking for a comforting chicken dinner, this easy one-pan recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dry orzo pasta
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: fresh basil for garnish

How to Make Marry Me Chicken Orzo

1. Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until lightly browned.

2. Add Onion and Garlic

Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Toast the Orzo

Add the dry orzo and stir for about 1 minute.

4. Add Broth and Simmer

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until the orzo becomes tender.

5. Make It Creamy

Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy.

6. Serve

Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Everything cooks in one pan.
• Ready in about 30 minutes.
• Viral Marry Me Chicken flavors.
• Creamy, cheesy comfort food.
• Perfect for meal prep.
• Family-friendly dinner.
• Minimal cleanup.

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