Marry Me Orzo
This marry me orzo is made with garlic, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese! It's creamy, delicious, and super easy to make.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ small onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil finely sliced
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or more if needed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil and onions to a skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
- Stir in the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 20 seconds.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat for 15-17 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Once the orzo is tender (should take about 15 minutes) stir in the spinach and heavy cream. Give it a good stir and then add the parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1593IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg