Marsala Chicken Orzo Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup orzo pasta
03 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1/2 cup Marsala wine
05 - 1 cup chicken broth
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon butter
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until browned. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping the skillet to release browned bits. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
04 - Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
05 - Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.