Description
Marsala Chicken Orzo is a rich and creamy one-skillet meal that brings together tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and al dente orzo pasta in a luscious Marsala wine sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will quickly become a family favorite. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, you can enjoy gourmet comfort food without the fuss of extensive cleanup. Let the warmth of this Italian-American classic envelop you as you gather around the table with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until browned; add garlic and thyme.
- Deglaze with Marsala wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer; stir in orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream until smooth, return chicken to skillet to warm through, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Skillet Meal
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg