Description
Marsala Chicken Orzo is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce with perfectly cooked orzo pasta. This recipe is designed for busy weeknights, allowing you to create a comforting and flavorful meal in just about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Orzo pasta
- Dry Marsala wine
- Fresh garlic
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping garlic and measuring out all components.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown (5-6 minutes each side). Remove from pan.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and return cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer for another few minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to incorporate vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Adjust seasoning according to taste throughout the cooking process.