Chicken Marsala Orzo
Delicious Chicken Marsala Orzo recipe featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, and orzo pasta in a creamy wine sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 849 kcal
skillet
large bowl
cutting board
Knife
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
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.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 849kcal
Keyword Chicken Marsala Orzo, chicken recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Pasta Recipe