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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a cozy one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, baby bella mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and orzo simmered in chicken broth before being finished with heavy cream, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Rich, creamy, and ready in about 30 minutes, it’s an easy comfort-food dinner for busy weeknights.

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•   1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
•   2 tbsp olive oil
•   8 oz baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
•   4-5 cloves garlic (minced)
•   3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped)
•   1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
•   1 tsp paprika
•   1/2 tsp kosher salt
•   1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
•   1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
•   1 tsp chicken bouillon
•   1 1/2 cups orzo
•   3 1/2 cups chicken bone broth
•   3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
•   3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
•   1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped, plus more for garnish)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

1. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and sear for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the baby bella mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, until golden.
4. Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
5. Add the orzo and toast for about 1 minute.
6. Pour in the chicken bone broth, then add the chicken bouillon and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well.
7. Cover and simmer for 9–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the orzo from sticking.
8. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and return the chicken to the skillet.
9. Cook for another 3–5 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the orzo is tender.
10. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
11. Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil and serve immediately.