Chicken Marsala Orzo

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    667 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Marsala Orzo

This chicken marsala orzo recipe brings together classic flavors in a simple one pot meal! It's ready in 30 minutes, and the mushroom marsala sauce tastes gourmet.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced, or white mushrooms
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard see note
  • 1/2 cup marsala wine see note
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked or rotisserie
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • parsley optional, to taste, chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Add the oil and butter to a soup pot/Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the mushrooms and onions.
  2. Sauté until the mushrooms have released their water, it cooks off, and the mushrooms and onions are nicely seared (about 10-12 minutes).
  3. Stir in the garlic, Dijon mustard, and marsala. Cook until reduced by half (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Stir in the chicken broth, cream, and orzo. Once it just starts to boil, reduce the heat (to medium or even medium-low) and continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often. It should gently (but steadily) bubble vs. furiously boil, and you don't want the liquid to reduce too much before the orzo has cooked.
  5. Stir in the chicken and parmesan. Take the pot off the heat and cover for 5 minutes or until the chicken warms through and the sauce thickens up a bit more. Season with salt & pepper as needed, garnish with the parsley if using, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • I recommend using semi-secco (semi-sweet) or dry marsala wine for this recipe.
  • You don't need to go out and buy a jar of Dijon mustard if you're not a fan or don't have any; it's just something I like to add to cream sauces to give a little more depth of flavor.
  • Troubleshooting tips: as with any one pot meal, stoves and pots can vary, so you may need to make adjustments as you're going along. You may need to add more liquid if it's looking low before the orzo is cooked. If there's too much liquid or the sauce hasn't thickened by the time suggested cooking time is done, simply cook it for a bit longer (or let it sit longer with the lid on).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 667kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 784mg (33%) Potassium 652mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1190IU (24%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 190mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 667 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 667kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 784mg 33%
Potassium 652mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1190IU 24%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 190mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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