Marry Me Chicken Orzo

I love marry me chicken recipes in all forms - original, pasta, pie - and this is my new favourite.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs (about 4), chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil 

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 170g Sun-dried tomatoes, drained

• 1 tsp oregano

• 2 tsp paprika

• 250g orzo

• 650ml chicken stock

• 150ml double cream

• 50g Parmesan, grated

• 120g spinach

• Ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil over a medium heat, add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 mins until all sides are starting to colour.

2. Reduce the heat and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika and stir for 3-5 mins until the garlic is softened.

3. Add the orzo, stock and pepper, stir and put the lid on.

4. Cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked.

5. Turn the heat to the lowest setting add the spinach and cream and stir well until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through.

6. Check the chicken is cooked through.

7. Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan.