Creamy One-Pot Chicken Marsala Orzo
Creamy One-Pot Chicken Marsala Orzo is a comforting dish that blends tender orzo with classic chicken marsala.
Equipment
- deep skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Butter salted
- 1 large White Onion finely diced
- 12-16 ounces Mushrooms sliced, any variety
- 4 cloves Garlic mashed
- 1 cup Orzo
- 1 cup Marsala Wine
- ⅔ cup Chicken Broth
- ⅔ cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk or Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Italian Parsley chopped, plus more for garnishing
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and cut it into cubes. Set it aside.
- Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil.
- Add in the chicken, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook until almost cooked through - about 6-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the butter, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until onions look translucent.
- Add in the orzo and stir for about 3 minutes to toast it lightly.
- Add in the marsala wine and broth, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat, add chicken back, cover, and cook for 12 minutes or until orzo is cooked through.
- Remove the cover and add in the coconut milk/heavy cream and chopped parsley. Stir to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle remaining parsley on top, plate, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is dairy-free and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 966mgPotassium: 1081mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1302IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 4mg
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