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
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Mushrooms:
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Marsala Wine Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional:
- 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
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and thyme in butter.
- Deglaze with Marsala Wine: Add wine and simmer.
- Cook the Orzo: Simmer orzo in chicken broth until al dente.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream, add chicken, adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
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
