Do you want to try some recipe that is as sweet as a love message and tasty too? To get a feel for what I’m talking about, try the Marry Me Chicken Orzo! An awesome juicy chicken with vegetables in mouth watering creamy sauce and divine orzo pasta to make your engagement or anniversary a memorable one. In this blog post, you are going to learn how to prepare this delicious dish and get some useful tips in the process.
Ingredients:
4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
– 2 cups orzo pasta
– 3 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
Parsley – fresh and chopped – 2 tbsp
Feta cheese – ¼ cup crumbled However, in the present recipe, users are advised to make a ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, so that the nutritional transformation is more enhanced.
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, fold the beef, onion, garlic and egg together until well combined; place mixture into a lightly greased baking vessel and move it to the oven which has been preheated to 375°F (190°C).
2. Sprinkle chicken breasts first with some salt and pepper on each side.
3. Preheat the olive oil in a large ovenproof-skill level on the stovetop to medium high. Further put the chicken breasts and fry for approximately 5 minutes on both sides until they turn golden brown colour. Take away the chicken from the skillet and keep it aside.
4. Place in the same skillet and heat it for a bit while you stir in the diced onions and minced garlic. Simmer for approximately 3 minutes or until the onion changes its colour and become transparent.
5. Next, place the diced red and yellow bell peppers into the skillet and sauté for any other 5 minutes until the peppers change their texture to being tender.
6. Put a big pot of boiling salt water on another burner as you are sautéing the vegetables. Fry the orzo pasta and continue to cook based on package direction. Turn out into a colander when the pasta is done and reserve 1 cup of the water.
7. Put the skillet with the vegetables back on the cooktop, and pour in chicken broth, heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Incorporate and make sauce start to gently simmer.
8. Feed the cooked orzo pasta and the remaining water the orzo was cooked in into the skillet. This one, you will need to be careful, gently stir it, so that you are sure that all the pasta is covered with sauce.
9. Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet, and which will nestle down amongst the orzo and the vegetables.
10. Pop skillet in the preheated oven and continue to baste the chicken with the honey garlic butter for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature of the chicken is read 165°F (74°C).
11. Remove the skillet from the oven and scatter the chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
12. Make the Marry Me Chicken Orzo and enjoy this hearty, soul warming meal with the ones you love.
Tips for Success:
Pick good quality and fresh products so that the food tasted most delicious.
Do not over cook the chicken to avoid any situation that may result to food borne illness.
You could also add mix the dish with your preferred vegetables, herbs or spices of your own choice.
And for the professional look, one can stuff more parmesan cheese over it or garnish with chopped basil.
Conclusion:
The Marry Me Chicken Orzo is a delicious and cozy meal that would make any occasion lighter with its help and enjoy it with your nearest and dearest. The brilliant mix of the taste, softness of the pieces of chicken and the whole concept of a ready meal together creates quite an outstanding impression that will make preparing this dish a habit for you. Therefore, bring the ingredients and let your love demonstrate the delicious part with every grain!
