Chicken Marsala
Servings: 4
Cost: $20
Today, we're diving into the rich, savory world of Chicken Marsala! This Italian-American dish is a true crowd-pleaser, combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious Marsala wine sauce. It's the perfect comfort food, but still retains its gourmet status.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves pounded to about 1/4-inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 8-12 mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 cup marsala wine
- 1/4 cup sherry wine
Instructions
- First, pound the thawed chicken breast to about 1/4 inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Next, in a 13x9 casserole dish, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano and mix well.
- Coat chicken breasts on both sides in flour mixture.
- Next, heat 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 stick butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When butter is melted, add the chicken and fry each side until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
- To make the chicken marsala sauce, add sliced mushrooms to skillet and pour the wines over the top. Simmer 10-15 minutes, covered, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked brown rice and top with grilled asparagus, if desired.