Description
A comforting and flavorful dish, Marsala Chicken Orzo is a creamy pasta recipe with tender chicken cooked in a Marsala wine sauce, paired with earthy mushrooms and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Deglaze with Marsala Wine: Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping the skillet to release browned bits.
- Cook the Orzo: Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Finish the Dish: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Marsala Chicken Orzo, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Chicken Orzo
