One pan Marry me chicken with Risoni/orzo

Name: One pan Marry me chicken with Risoni/orzo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: - 4 chicken thighs or breasts (your choice!); - 1 diced onion for that aromatic kick; - 500g beans for a fresh, green twist; - 1 jar of sun-dried tomato pesto (or sun-dried tomatoes for that tangy zing); - 1 cup of Risoni (or Orzo, if that’s what you have); - 2 cups of stock (chicken or veggie, you pick!); - 300ml of cream for that rich, silky finish

5 steps

Prep:25minCook:20min

Hey everyone! 🌟 Today, I’m whipping up something absolutely delicious that's guaranteed to win hearts: Marry Me Chicken Meets Risoni/Orzo! 😍 It’s a creamy, dreamy dish that combines tender chicken with the comforting hug of Risoni pasta, all drenched in a sun-dried tomato pesto sauce. Perfect for impressing that special someone or just treating yourself to a fancy dinner at home. Let’s dive into this culinary journey!

Updated at: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:16:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1265.8 kcal (63%)

Total Fat66.4 g (95%)

Carbs109 g (42%)

Sugars11 g (12%)

Protein58.8 g (118%)

Sodium648.9 mg (32%)

Fiber25.5 g (91%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4chicken thighs

or breasts

1onion

diced, for that aromatic kick

500gbeans

for a fresh, green twist

1 jarsun-dried tomato pesto

or sun-dried tomatoes for that tangy zing

1 cupRisoni

or Orzo, if that’s what you have

2 cupsstock

chicken or veggie

300mlcream

for that rich, silky finish

Instructions

Step 1

1. Season your chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper. Get your pan nice and hot with a splash of olive oil.

Step 2

2. Brown the chicken on both sides to lock in those juices. It’s okay if it’s not cooked through yet; we’ll get there!

Step 3

3. Remove the chicken, then throw in the diced onion and beans for a quick fry.

Step 4

4. Stir in the pesto, Risoni, stock, and cream. Wait for it to bubble with joy!

Step 5

5. Add the chicken back in, turn the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. You’re aiming for all that liquid gold to be absorbed and the Risoni perfectly al