Chicken Marsala Orzo Bake

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Delectable Chicken Marsala Orzo Bake for a comforting weeknight dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
10 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
1 large shallot , chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2/3 cup dry marsala wine
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 1/3 cups chicken stock or 2 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
salt and pepper
1 1/3 cups orzo pasta
2 cups coarsely chopped rotisserie cooked chicken
1/4 cup grated asiago cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
450
Sugar
5g
Fat
18g
Chicken Marsala Orzo Bake is a tasty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of chicken, mushrooms, and marsala wine with pasta and cheese. It's perfect for a hearty weeknight meal and can be prepared in under an hour. This recipe is a twist on the classic Chicken Marsala dish, which is typically served over mashed potatoes or noodles. The orzo pasta and cheese make this dish more filling, and the creamy mushroom marsala sauce brings all the flavors together.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and then add sliced mushrooms and chopped shallot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are softened.
3.Add flour to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
4.Pour in marsala wine, half-and-half, and chicken stock. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5.Stir in chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and uncooked orzo pasta. Then add cooked chicken and stir well.
6.Transfer all the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle grated asiago cheese over the top.
7.Bake for 25 minutes until the orzo is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown.

PROS

This Chicken Marsala Orzo Bake is a complete meal with chicken and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom marsala sauce.

It’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

Leftovers can be reheated for a quick and satisfying lunch.

CONS

This Chicken Marsala Orzo Bake is high in carbs due to the pasta and may not be suitable for those on a low-carb or keto diet.

The cheese in the recipe can also add a considerable amount of saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins, and research has shown that they may boost immune function and reduce inflammation.
Chicken is a lean protein that is rich in several B vitamins, which are important for energy production.
Orzo pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustained energy.

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