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One Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Orzo with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

by Chef Ana Pozo · Inspired With A Twist

One Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Orzo with Creamy Tarragon Sauce served in a large stainless steel skillet resting on a round wooden cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast, Sliced (or skinless chicken thighs)
  • 1 ¾ cup orzo
  • ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken. Sear on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  3. To the same skillet, on medium, add 3 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes and tarragon, cooking until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms (but leave a handful for later) and continue cooking for another 3 minutes, add the orzo to the pan and cook until lightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the wine and deglaze the pan, then place the chicken back into the pan. Add the broth and bring to a boil, stir and cook 2-3 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat to low and add the cream, parmesan and pecorino, stirring it until it all comes together. If needed, add more broth to the pan. Take the remainder of the mushrooms and place them in the middle of the pan, sprinkle black pepper and add a 1 tbsp of butter on top of the mushrooms. Drizzle olive oil over the pan and transfer to the oven. Cook, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the mushrooms are golden.
  5. Garnish with more tarragon and enjoy!