Chicken Marsala Orzo "Risotto"
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo
- ¼ cup Marsala wine
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ (10-oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in orzo; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
- Gradually add wine; cook, stirring, until liquid is evaporated. Add broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until orzo is tender. Stir in spinach and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, cut chicken in half crosswise and pound to ¼-inch thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done. Thinly slice, and serve over orzo mixture.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | |
| Calories |
479
|
479
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 13 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 40 | 40 |
| Carb (g) | 48 | 48 |
| Fiber (g) | 11 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 485 | 485 |
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