Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo

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.

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 olive 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!)