One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Orzo

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Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds (approximately 680 g) boneless chicken breast, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 3/4 cups chicken broth or water
• 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
• 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into cubes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the edges start to cook.
3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the orzo and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 12 minutes, lifting the lid every few minutes to stir and prevent sticking.
5. When the orzo is cooked through, stir in the coconut milk or cream and spinach. Cook for about 1 minute, until the spinach wilts.
6. Stir in the Parmesan, remove from the heat, and serve.