Marry Me Chicken Orzo Bake Recipe
Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and orzo baked together in one 9x13 dish, with just 5 minutes of prep.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 1 heaped cup orzo uncooked
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, can add later if not everyone likes heat
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces artichoke hearts canned or marinated, drained and rinsed, large pieces torn in half
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 pint
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 7
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Stir in at the end
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup finely grated parmesan
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- ½ lemon optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Whisk the broth and tomato paste in a 9x13 dish. Stir in the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, 1½ tsp Italian seasoning, pepper flakes (optional), and ¼ tsp salt. Press the orzo flat under the liquid.1 heaped cup orzo, 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Scatter the artichokes and cherry tomatoes over the orzo.8 ounces artichoke hearts, 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- Lay the chicken on top in one layer. Season with the paprika, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and the pepper.1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the chicken hits 165°F.
- Move the chicken to a board. Stir in the cream and parmesan. Tear in the spinach and stir until wilted.⅓ cup heavy cream, ¾ cup finely grated parmesan, 6 ounces baby spinach
- Slice the chicken and return it to the dish. Rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze the lemon over and serve.½ lemon
Notes
Keep every grain of orzo under the broth.
Seal the foil tightly on all edges.
Lay the chicken in one layer, with no overlap.
Soupy after stirring? Rest it a few minutes longer.
Taste for salt before serving.
Seal the foil tightly on all edges.
Lay the chicken in one layer, with no overlap.
Soupy after stirring? Rest it a few minutes longer.
Taste for salt before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Potassium: 1323mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4252IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 5mg