Marsala Chicken Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for Family Dinners
A delicious and easy-to-make Marsala Chicken Orzo recipe that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, and Marsala wine; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream at the end.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Marsala Chicken Orzo, comfort food, family dinners