Description
A creamy and flavorful one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and al dente orzo pasta in a rich Marsala wine sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skainless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until browned.
6. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping the skillet to release browned bits.
8. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
9. Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
10. Stir in the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
11. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
12. Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use baby bella or cremini mushrooms for extra depth of flavor.
If Marsala wine is unavailable, substitute with dry sherry or white wine.
Add a handful of spinach at the end for added greens.
Grate some Parmesan on top for a cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg