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Marry Me Chicken Orzo, but make it dump-and-bake 🤍 Creamy, cozy, and all made in one baking dish! Save this for your next busy weeknight 🍽️ Ingredients: • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1½ cups uncooked orzo • ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes + 1 tablespoon oil from the jar • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth • ⅓ cup heavy cream • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan • 2 cups baby spinach, optional Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add chicken, orzo, sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, tomato paste, seasonings, broth, and cream. Stir well and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 35–45 minutes, stirring around the 25-minute mark. Check that the orzo is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F; Stir in Parmesan and optional spinach. Let rest for 5 minutes so the sauce thickens, then serve! #marrymechicken #dumpandbake #easydinner #onepanmeals #weeknightdinner