Main meals
Italian
Marry Me Chicken Orzo

4

10 mins

Creamy, comforting and packed with flavour, this lighter version of the viral ‘Marry Me Chicken’ uses Greek yogurt instead of cream, plus plenty of vegetables to help reach your 5-a-day. The dish gets its playful name from the idea that it’s so delicious, it could inspire a marriage!

Ingredients
  • 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 200g wholewheat or regular orzo (or gluten free orzo)
  • 200g courgette, diced
  • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 60g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 450ml low-salt chicken stock
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced, or ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes, optional
  • 150g Greek yogurt of choice
  • 30g Parmesan, finely grated (or vegetarian hard cheese) 
  • 100g baby spinach

Needed kitchenware
Instructions

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Heat oven to 200c (180°C fan).

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Add everything except the spinach, Greek yogurt and Parmesan to a large ovenproof dish. Stir well.

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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

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Remove carefully from the oven and stir.Then add the spinach, mix through and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through (75c in the centre).

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Rest for 5 minutes, then stir through the Greek yogurt and Parmesan. Add a splash of hot stock if needed.

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Serve immediately.

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Storage information

Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly with a splash of stock or water. For best results, freeze without the Greek yogurt and Parmesan for up to 3 months, then thaw overnight and stir the yogurt and Parmesan through after reheating.

Tip

Lower carb: Replace the orzo with 300–400g cauliflower rice or dried quinoa. If using cauliflower rice, reduce the stock to around 150ml and add it gradually if needed. Lower fat: Use 0% Greek yoghurt and use 15g Parmesan instead of 30g.

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Halal Friendly
Low carbohydrate
Low fat
High protein
Balanced
Gluten-free friendly
Beginner
One-pan
Low effort
Freezer-friendly
Family-friendly
Batch-cook friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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