Marsala Chicken Orzo: A Savory Twist on Comfort Food Delight
A delicious blend of chicken and orzo cooked in a savory Marsala wine sauce, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo pasta.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until orzo is cooked and chicken is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of Marsala wine according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marsala Chicken Orzo, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes