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Chicken Marsala Orzo

Chicken Marsala Orzo

Delicious Chicken Marsala Orzo recipe featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, and orzo pasta in a creamy wine sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 849 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Flour and Oils

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided

Vegetables and Herbs

  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Pasta and Liquids

  • 8 oz orzo
  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat chicken dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken and toss to coat.

Cooking Chicken

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil, then melt 1 Tbsp. butter. Add half of chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining chicken.

Cooking Vegetables

  • In same skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add shallots and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Cooking Orzo

  • Add orzo and remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and cook, tossing frequently, until orzo is coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping browned bits from bottom of pan, until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.

Final Steps

  • Add broth and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors have melded, about 7 minutes. Add cream and cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is creamy, about 2 minutes more.
  • Return chicken to pan and toss to combine; season with salt, if needed. Top with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 849kcal
Keyword Chicken Marsala Orzo, chicken recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Pasta Recipe
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