Description
Marry Me Chicken with Risoni features tender chicken in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, paired with buttery risoni pasta for an indulgent one-pan meal. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or cozy evenings in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup risoni (or orzo)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, toast risoni for 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the pan. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or almond milk.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Add-ins like sun-dried tomatoes or spinach increase flavor and nutrients.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg