Marry me chicken orzo
One-pan dinners just hit a new level with this high protein rendition of “Marry Me Chicken Orzo” that packs a whopping 50g of protein per serving—all in under 30 minutes. It’s cozy, comforting, and impressively effortless—and yes, completely worthy of the name. Throw it together any night of the week and get ready to fall in love on the first bite.
Ingredients
2 tbsp oil (recommend using the oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes)
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 heaped tsp paprika
2 heaped tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp tomato puree
600g boneless chicken thighs, diced
300g orzo
Approx 15 sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
300g full fat cottage cheese
500ml veg stock (plus extra if needed)
Salt and pepper to taste
Approx 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
Handful of fresh basil chopped
Method
To a frying pan, add oil and place over a medium heat. After a minute, add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, making sure to stir continuously.
Add the seasonings, tomato puree and grated garlic, and stir through for a minute, before adding the diced chicken to the pan and cooking for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
Add the orzo, chopped sundried tomatoes, cottage cheese, stock, and mix until combined. Lower the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir through the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Cook for a further minute before serving.
