Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo
Sep 02, 2025 12:48 PM
A perfect 20-minute dinner! Chickpeas and orzo in a luscious, creamy, max-flavor tomato sauce.
Marry Me Orzo is so good.
The last time I made this, I think I ate half of the batch by myself.
Here’s what makes this so good, for me:
- The flavors of shallot, garlic, thyme. Mic drop.
- A tomato cream sauce.
- Little chewy, carby, textured bits that are delightfully all the same size – the orzo and the chickpeas just WANT to be together.
The way it clings together, the luscious creaminess, max flavor with the shallot, garlic, and fresh thyme. UGH.
Guys, a bonus that deserves mention: this comes together in practically 20 minutes. Maybe 30, tops. It’s easy, minimal cutting board activity, but still plenty of veg and protein in there. This girl is a teeny bit fancy but she’s also weeknight-ready.
Ingredients:
Marry Me Orzo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- a small bundle of fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional Add-Ins and Toppings
- 1/4 cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes, tomato bruschetta (my favorite!), Calabrian chiles, or similar
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach, torn into pieces
- parmesan, red pepper flakes, and more thyme for topping
Total Time:
25 minutes
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