Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo

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A perfect 20-minute dinner! Chickpeas and orzo in a luscious, creamy, max-flavor tomato sauce.


Marry Me Orzo Is So Good.

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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.

We use DeLallo products all over the place in this kitchen – I always love their orzo (and my friend swears by their GF orzo) and their Castelvetrano oil in the squeeze bottle. But for this recipe I also really love all their little jarred tomato products as an add-in – the sun-dried tomatoes if you want to keep it classic to the Marry Me flavor profile, but also the fresh tomato bruschetta (personal fave), the calabrian chiles for something different, or the roasted tomatoes for a chunkier option.

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.

Hope you love it.

(If you want an option with another protein – like chicken – the original Marry Me Chicken is here for you!)

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A perfect 20-minute dinner! Chickpeas and orzo in a luscious, creamy, max-flavor tomato sauce.


Marry Me Orzo

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (this is the one I use)
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup orzo (love this DeLallo orzo!)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (I use 3 cups water + 3 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon)
  • a small bundle of fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Optional Add-Ins and Toppings

  • 1/4 cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, Calabrian chiles, or similar
  • 12 cups fresh spinach, torn into pieces
  • parmesan, red pepper flakes, and more thyme for topping

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: marry me pasta, marry me orzo, vegetarian marry me recipe

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Thanks to DeLallo for sponsoring this recipe!

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