Marsala Chicken Orzo (Printable Recipe)
Creamy Marsala wine pulls together chicken, mushrooms, and orzo for a one-skillet meal you’ll keep craving.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Fats
01 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
02 -
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Liquids
03 -
120 ml heavy cream
04 -
240 ml chicken broth
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120 ml Marsala wine
→ Herbs and Spices
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Salt and pepper, to taste
07 -
1 teaspoon dried thyme
→ Vegetables
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for sprinkling
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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100 g mushrooms, sliced
→ Pasta and Grains
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170 g orzo pasta
→ Protein
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450 g chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Sprinkle over a handful of chopped parsley right before you dig in. Make sure to enjoy it hot!
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Turn the heat as low as it goes. Pour in your heavy cream and gently swirl everything together. Slide the cooked chicken back into the pan, nestling it in with the orzo and sauce. Let it all warm up for a couple minutes and adjust your seasoning if you want.
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Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring it to a nice gentle bubble. Toss the orzo in, give it a stir, and leave it uncovered. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir now and then, letting it soak up most of the broth but still a little saucy.
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Add Marsala wine to the skillet. Scrape up those flavorful brown bits stuck to the pan. Let it simmer so the wine cooks down and the flavor deepens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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In the same pan, drop in your butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and give them about 4 or 5 minutes until they're a rich brown. Stir in your garlic and thyme. Let that cook for just a minute until it really smells amazing.
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Dry off the chicken with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a big skillet and get it hot, then brown your chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes each side so it's cooked through and golden. Move the chicken to a plate and cover it loosely to keep it warm.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Go for dry Marsala wine if you want deeper, richer flavors.
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If your chicken's extra thick, slice it thinner so everything cooks the same.
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Feel free to pour in a little more broth if your orzo soaks up liquid too quick.