Marsala Chicken Orzo Skillet

Marsala Chicken Orzo Skillet

from tasteandsee.com
29 min
6 servings

A creamy and delicious one-pan meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms (aka "white mushrooms")
  • 12 ounces al fresco all natural Roasted Garlic chicken sausage, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup sweet Marsala
  • 2 cups chicken stock (more if pasta is sticking to the pan)
  • 1/3 cup parsley rough chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese (or shredded if you can't find shaved)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil to medium-high in a large saucepan. Add onion and saute about 3-5 minutes, leaving it slightly firm.

  2. 2

    Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and saute about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so they don’t burn

  3. 3

    Add sliced chicken sausage, then saute about 1 minute, allowing it to sear slightly.

  4. 4

    Add Marsala, chicken stock and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Add orzo then cover and cook for 10-12 minutes then remove from heat.  Stir a few times while pasta is cooking.

  6. 6

    Stir in butter and chopped parsley, then sprinkle Parmesan evenly across the top of the skillet. Replace lid for 1-2 minutes allowing the cheese to melt slightly.

  7. 7

    Garnish with additional parsley and serve.