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Chicken Marsala
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Chicken Marsala

A lighter version of a classic. I decided to skip the cream and reduce the butter.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

marsalamushrooms

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

6 servings

Ingredients

chicken

  • 1½ poundsboneless (skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise and pounded to ¼-inch thick, or chicken tenderloins (you can also cut into medallions))
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

mushrooms

  • 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
  • 8 ouncesof your favorite mushrooms (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/4 cupfinely chopped shallot
  • 2 clovesgarlic (grated or minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt

sauce

  • 2/3 cupchicken broth
  • 2/3 cupdry Marsala wine
  • 2/3 cupheavy cream
  • 2 teaspoonschopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

garnish

  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh Italian parsley (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

  2. 2

    Place the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Add the chicken, turning to coat evenly. Alternatively, use a zip-top bag for coating.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flour-dusted chicken, shaking off any excess first, and cook, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  4. 4

  5. 5

    Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the shallots, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.

  7. 7

  8. 8

    Add the chicken broth, Marsala wine, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan into the liquid.

  9. 9

    Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and gently simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by about half, slightly thickened, and darkened in color — 10 to 15 minutes.

  10. 10

    Return the chicken to the pan, along with any accumulated juices. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly more, 2 to 3 minutes.

  11. 11

  12. 12

    Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Chef's Notes

Copyright: Chef Laura Bonicelli

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

28g

Protein

11g

Carbs

22g

Fat

1g

Fiber

657mg

Sodium

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