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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Pasta: 7 Simple Steps to the Perfect Recipe!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce:

  • Boneless Chicken Breasts (1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
  • Sun-dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup, packed in oil, chopped)
  • Italian Seasoning (1 teaspoon)
  • Paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)

For the Pasta:

  • Orzo pasta (1 cup), or another pasta of your choice
  • Chicken Broth (2 cups)
  • Full-Fat Coconut Milk (1 cup) or Heavy Cream (for a richer taste)

For theFinish:

  • Fresh Spinach (2 cups, roughly chopped)
  • Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup, grated)

Instructions
 

  • PrepareYour Chicken:
    Start by patting yourboneless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This step ensures that thechicken browns beautifully when cooked. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes,season with kosher salt and black pepper, and set aside.
  • Sauté the Chicken
    Heat a large skillet overmedium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place theseasoned chicken pieces into the skillet. Sauté the chicken for about 5-7minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.This initial step creates a wonderful foundation of flavor.
  • Infuse with Flavor
    Once the chicken is cooked,add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir in theItalian seasoning and paprika. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thegarlic is fragrant. This is where the aroma will start to fill your kitchen andmake everyone curious about what's cooking!
  • Incorporate the Orzo
    Next, it’s time to add theorzo pasta.  Stir in the chicken broth and let the mixture simmer lightly.Stir the orzo in well to ensure that it’s evenly distributed throughout thechicken and sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let itcook for about 12 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the orzo doesn’t stick tothe bottom of the pan.
  • Create the Creamy Sauce
    After the orzo has absorbedmost of the liquid and is tender, it’s time to make it creamy. Stir in thefull-fat coconut milk or heavy cream for that luxurious texture. Add the freshspinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted and thesauce is creamy and rich.
  • Finish with Cheese
    Finally, stir in the gratedParmesan cheese. This addition brings everything together and enhances theflavors even more.  Taste the sauce and modify the seasoning with extrasalt and pepper as required. Once everything is combined and heatedthrough, serve immediately!