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Chicken Marsala Orzo

Chicken Marsala Orzo

Chicken Marsala Orzo is a comforting dish combining tender chicken, mushrooms, and creamy orzo, perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 8 oz orzo
  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • 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: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken Marsala, comfort food, cozy nights, easy recipe, orzo
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