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This simple One Skillet Creamy Artichoke Chicken Marsala and Orzo makes for the best any night of the week dinner that feels extra special. Lightly breaded chicken seared until golden with nutty browned butter. The chicken is finished in a simple marsala wine pan sauce with fried artichokes and orzo pasta. And a major bonus…it’s all made entirely in one skillet. Every spoonful is layered with delicious, spring flavors, lemony fried artichokes, and creamy pasta. The perfect way to spend a relaxing night in the kitchen with family and friends.
I know I’ve said it before, but I really love a one skillet dinner. It takes the effort and stress out of the busy weeknight dinner. And for whatever reason, they’re always layered with so many delicious flavors. And that’s definitely the case with this chicken marsala which I adapted a bit for spring.
Back in the fall, I made a chicken marsala with mushrooms. It turned out so delicious and it’s been one of my favorite recipes I’ve shared in a long while. Basically, I wanted to adapt that recipe to be a little more fitting for spring. And that’s when I had the idea to also include a little orzo pasta into the mix.
Yes, orzo pasta, dinner all in one! So, I tried, and well, long story short, it turned out beyond delicious. Pasta is never a bad idea…
If you love a good chicken marsala, you’ll love this slight twist even more. It’s all about the lemony fried artichokes and or course that orzo pasta.
Start with the chicken. If you’ve made chicken parmesan this is very similar. Just dredge the chicken through a mix of flour, then pan-sear it in a hot skillet. This allows the chicken to form a nice golden crust on the outside. Using thin chicken cutlets is key. The thin chicken cooks evenly and browns nicely in a short amount of time.
Tip: if your grocery store does not carry chicken cutlets, as a swap, try asking your butcher to pound out chicken breasts for you. This is super easy to do at home, but truthfully…it’s just not that much fun. The butcher can quickly pound out the chicken and save you the trouble…and the mess.
Pan-sear the chicken, then add in the butter. The butter browns around the chicken creating an even more delicious flavor.
Now the artichokes, the best part! The key is frying them in a little butter before adding anything else to the skillet. They’ll get a little crispy and take on a pretty golden brown color.
Once the artichokes have had time to crisp up, toss in the shallots, garlic, and lots of thyme. Again, allow that butter to brown, creating an even more delicious flavor.
Also, if you like, you could easily replace the artichokes with asparagus or broccoli. I think both would be delicious!
At this point, just add in the wine, simmer until reduced, then stir in the cream and a light squeeze of lemon juice. I find this brightens and lightens the flavors up a bit. Allow everything to simmer and thicken into a delicious creamy sauce.
And then, that’s it.
I like to top with fresh thyme, then serve this up immediately. As the orzo sits, it will continue to soak up the sauce, so this is really best to enjoy right after cooking. But don’t worry the leftovers are still delicious too!
Perfect for just about any night of the week. I love how quickly and easily this comes together. It really is one of those “no fuss”, easy, delicious dinners that everyone loves. Hoping it quickly becomes a staple dinner for you guys!
Looking for other springtime dinners? Here are some of my favorites:
Spinach and Artichoke Pita Grilled Cheese
One Pot Baked Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese
20 Minute Orzo Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata
Lastly, if you make this One Skillet Creamy Artichoke Chicken Marsala and Orzo be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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I made this the first time directions as follows. I made it again tonight subbing almond flour and coconut cream and it was just as delicious! You couldn’t taste the coconut at all (for those wanting to make it healthier). I love love love this recipe. It’s so very tasty, and easy too!
Happy Thursday! So glad this recipe was enjoyed and thanks for making it! xTieghan
First of all, you have made me a star in my house! I cannot believe how amazing your recipes and that, wait for it, MY ENTIRE FAMILY LOOOVVVES them! This dish was especially amazing. So delicious and thought the flavors were nice and complex but so comforting. Thanks so much for providing us with all these delicious and doable recipes. You are a God send!
Hi there! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! And Thanks so much for your kind words, I’m so glad you and your family are loving these recipes! xTieghan
This is lunch for today and tomorrow for us. It very tender and tasteful! Thanks again!
This was a delicious recipe……will make it again!
Hi there! Thanks so much for trying out this recipe! So glad to hear it was enjoyed ? xTieghan
This was so delicious! Cooked exactly as written but added two items (they were in the fridge and needed to be used or thrown out): quartered zucchini slices and kalamata olives. Amazing! Thank you!!
Hey Karen,
I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I truly appreciate you giving it a try!!? xTieghan
This was delicious and so easy to make. I had most of the items on hand in my pantry. I did have to cook it a little longer to absorb the liquid, but it was a big hit! I’ll be making it again soon!
Hi Alyson,
Fantastic!! So great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks a lot for making it. Have a great week!? xTieghan
This was a huge success at our house. My sister-in-law proclaimed it “one of the top 10 meals you’ve ever made.” I could not eat it because of the orzo (Celiac) but I could smell the layers of flavor as I worked my way through the recipe. Next time I would double the amount of artichoke as that seemed to be a huge favorite. I made one of your Korean bowls for myself which was wonderful!
Hi Cari,
Fantastic!! So great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks a lot for making it. Have a great week!? xTieghan
This recipe is amazing! I love the artichokes
Hey Dani,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
I scaled back on the Marsala because I thought dang! This smells strong. So I did half a cup and just added the 1/4 of extra broth. No other substitutions and this was incredible! I shouldn’t have been scared of the Marsala. It was great ?
Anyways thanks for helping me make delish meals for the family!
Hey Gina,
Awesome! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and truly appreciate you giving it a try! xTieghan
I have an irrational loathing of orzo because of a friend’s description of it (not going into details), so could you suggest what other pasta could be used? I LOVE your mushroom Marsala recipe (made it twice last month) but want to try this with some other pasta. Thank you in advance!
Hey Anne,
I would recommend using arborio rice in place of the orzo. I hope you love this dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
This recipe is amazing!!! I make it at least once a week and it’s a staple in our house! I use coconut milk instead of cream and replace the wine with additional broth and it comes out amazing every single time.
Hey Brianne,
Thanks a lot for trying out this recipe. I love to hear that it was enjoyed and hope you have the best week! xTieghan
This was simple and tasted amazing!! Thank you!
Hey Nicole,
Happy Labor Day!?? Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I made this a couple of nights ago. It was absolutely delicious! We all loved it.
So, that said, I’m personally not a real fan of Thyme…is there any other herb you would recommend to enhance this dish?
Hey Debbie,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe. I am delighted to hear that it was enjoyed! Rosemary or sage would also be great. xTieghan
Absolutely divine just the way it is!
Hey Krystal,
Wonderful! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you so much for giving the recipe a try!! xTieghan
Oh this was delicious. I made no changes to the recipe and it was *chefs kiss*
I found the artichoke hearts and most of the supplies at Aldi.
Hey Melissa,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that is was enjoyed:) xTieghan
This was FANTABULOUS!!! My boys thank you profusely.
Hey Annie,
Happy Wednesday! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it! xTieghan