Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil (use the oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes)
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 650g chicken breast, diced
• 300g orzo
• Approx 15 sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 300ml single cream
• 500ml veg stock (plus extra if needed)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Approx 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
• Handful of fresh basil, chopped

Directions

• Add the oil to a frying pan over medium heat. After a minute, add the chopped white onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring continuously.
• Add the paprika, oregano, tomato puree, and grated garlic and stir for a minute, then add the diced chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has turned white.
• Add the orzo, chopped sundried tomatoes, cream, and stock, and mix until combined. Lower the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Once the liquid has reduced, remove the lid and stir through the grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Cook for a further minute before serving.

Makes 4 portions. From Marina Georgallides on Instagram.