One Pot Chicken Marsala Orzo

5 from 1 vote

This one pot chicken marsala orzo takes all the work out of traditional chicken marsala and transforms it into a quick, easy weeknight meal made entirely in one pot!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 428kcal

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 medium breasts)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small shallot, finely diced
8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry marsala wine
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

Cut each breast in half horizontally so you have 4 thin chicken cutlets. Season chicken well on both sides with salt and pepper then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 9-in cast iron skillet OR a high-walled stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until pan is hot. Add chicken and sear 3-4 minutes on first side, then flip to opposite side and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes on opposite side until chicken is golden brown and registers 165F. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to same pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add shallot and mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes until tender. Add garlic and orzo and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until orzo is slightly toasted.
Pour chicken broth and marsala wine into skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer orzo 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally until orzo is tender and most of liquid is evaporated.
Reduce heat to low and fold whipping cream into orzo. Season orzo with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange chicken on top and simmer an additional 3-5 minutes on low until chicken is heated through. Top skillet with parsley and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!

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Storing Instructions

Store orzo in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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