Description
Marsala Chicken Orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with orzo pasta in a rich Marsala wine sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the orzo pasta and stir to combine.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg