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'Marry Me' Chicken Tenders

'Marry Me' Chicken Tenders

with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Orzo
4.5(916)Review Summary
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Calories
: 
960 kcal
Protein
: 
56g protein
Total
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

310 g

Chicken Breast Tenders

170 g

Orzo

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Yellow Onion

28 g

Baby Spinach

56 mL

Cream

(Contains: Milk)

¼ cup

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Egg, Fish, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Tomato

1 tbsp

Zesty Garlic Blend

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories960 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate78 g
Sugar8 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein56 g
Cholesterol200 mg
Sodium850 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1200 mg
Calcium200 mg
Iron5.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Medium Pot
•Measuring Spoons
•Measuring Cups
•Colander
•Medium Bowl
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

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Boil water and prep
1
  • Add 8 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces. 
  • If desired, roughly chop spinach. 
  • Cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces. 
Cook orzo
2
  • Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
  • Reserve 1 cup (1 1/2 cups) orzo cooking water, then drain orzo and return to the same pot, off heat. 
  • Add spinach and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then toss to coat until spinach wilts, 1 min. Cover to keep warm. 
Season chicken
3
  • Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces on a separate cutting board. 
  • Combine salt, pepper and half the Zesty Garlic Blend in a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
Cook chicken
4
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. 
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Pan-fry, flipping occasionally, until cooked through, 4-5 min. **
  • Transfer chicken to a plate. 
Make sauce
5
  • Reduce heat to medium, then add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and onions to the same pan (from step 4). Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 4-5 min. 
  • Add tomatoes and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend. Cook until tomatoes soften, 3-4 min. 
  • Add cream, pesto, half the Parmesan and half the reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer. 
  • Add chicken and any juices from the plate. (TIP: For a lighter sauce, add more pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time.)
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide orzo and spinach between bowls. 
  • Top with 'Marry Me' chicken and sauce. 
  • Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top. 

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the tasty sauce, especially the sun-dried tomato pesto, though some found it needed more seasoning for depth.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, though a few noted prep time was longer than expected.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables, like roasted zucchini, or serving with garlic bread for extra flavour.
  • Portions: Good portion sizes, but several customers wished for more sauce and spinach.
  • Texture: Some found the chicken slightly dry; others suggested using chicken breast instead of tenders for better texture.
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