In the issue of food variety, there are some foods that blend well with each other in a way that can make anyone pop the question, “will you marry me?” One of these is the Marry Me Chicken Orzo which is a delicious and warm meal, that has recently gone viral. Even this basic dish with great presentation is mouth-watering and I guarantee you great taste sensation.
In this Marry Me Chicken Orzo recipe and cooking experience blog that we’ll be posting soon, we will guide you on a new and delicious journey that will suit your palate. Therefore, welcome to the world of cooking and in fact an adventure you will never wish to go through.
Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe
Ingredients:
– 4 chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 cup orzo pasta
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup, finley chopped fresh parsley
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions:
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2. Place chicken breasts salted and peppered as desired. In the meantime, in the large skillet put 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the medium flame. Fry the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side in the skillet till the chicken is golden. Drain chicken from the skillet & let it sit aside.
3. You can cook the orzo pasta gently to the same pan, just until slightly toasted and browned (2 minutes), to avoid burning. Add the chicken broth and let it simmer on the stove top. Then, bring heat down to low and let mixture cook approximately fifteen minutes until orzo is done and broth has begun to thicken.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
5. Stir in the cheese and simmer the orzo in a pot until creamy. If now’s the time to start tasting and seasoning as necessary.
6. Spoon some of the orzo mixture over each piece of chicken and bake, or place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and spoon some of the orzo mixture over each piece of chicken and bake. Put the chicken into the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes more, until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle and the orzo is fully cooked, with a little color to the top.
7. Take out chicken from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes. My recipe calls for tea and requires you to garnish the broth with chopped fresh parsley and basil.
8. Enjoy the Marry Me Chicken Orzo warm, with any side you may consider including the alternated steam vegetables or even a fresh salad.
Tips & Tricks:
– If you want you can use fresh chicken stock instead of the commercial ones to make it even tastier.
If you desired the orzo to have a kind of nutty sort of flavor you could first toast the orzo, and then proceed to cook in the broth. Just toss it into a dry pan and sauté it until it became slightly browned.
So it is important to garnish this dish with fresh lemon juice and serve immediately. This gives the dish some zes t which complements well the richness of the cream and cheese.
For a little kick in your cheese, though, you can add about a pinch of red pepper flasks or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
Conclusion:
Marry Me Chicken Orzo is delicious, tender chicken with orzo, and spices a person would not want to resist. Due to the basic and appealing ingredients, this type of snack is suitable for couples who want to spend time in solitude or spend their time pleasantly at home. Try it out and let your tongue feel the flavor of cooking with some sort of affection. Happy cooking!