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One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo Delight

One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs in the pot, skin-side down, for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  6. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot.
  7. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Stir in the orzo and cook for a minute to toast slightly.
  9. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and bring to a simmer.
  10. Return the chicken to the pot, skin-side up.
  11. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
  12. Check the orzo for doneness; it should be al dente.
  13. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  14. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.