Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo | Easy One-Pan Comfort Food

Creamy, rich, and seriously comforting — this Marry Me Chicken Orzo is the kind of easy one-skillet dinner you’ll want to make again and again 🤤🍗🍝 Juicy seasoned chicken thighs are seared until golden, then cooked with onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and tender orzo. Finish it with heavy cream, spinach, Parmesan, fresh lemon, and parsley for an incredibly creamy, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want quick comfort food with big flavor — everything comes together in one skillet in about 30 minutes. Ingredients 450–500 g / 1–1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil, for cooking 15 g / 1 tbsp butter 50–60 g / 1.8–2.1 oz onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 60–70 g / 2.1–2.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes 15 g / 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp Italian seasoning ¼ tsp chili flakes 200 g / 7 oz orzo pasta 400 ml / 1⅔ cups hot water 30–50 ml / 2–3 tbsp extra hot water, if needed 120 g / ½ cup heavy cream 80–100 g / 2.8–3.5 oz fresh spinach 55–60 g / 2–2.1 oz Parmesan ½ tsp lemon zest 1 tsp fresh lemon juice Fresh parsley, to finish Salt + black pepper, to taste Enjoy your meal! 😘 If you liked this video: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment: Would you make this mild or extra spicy? 🌶️ 🔔 Subscribe for more easy one-pan dinners #marrymechicken #orzo #onepan #skilletdinner #quickdinner #comfortfood