Description
This Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo) is a creamy and flavorful dish that will impress anyone. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and spinach, then served over risoni pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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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
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan, add chicken, sprinkle with salt, and cook until browned.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and paprika, then add risoni and chicken stock.
- Finish Dish: Stir in mustard, cream, spinach, and Parmesan. Cook until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg