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    Chicken Marsala and Mushrooms

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    A classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce.

    Ingredients for Chicken Marsala and Mushrooms

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    Olive Oil

    tablespoons

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    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness

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    Kosher Salt

    to taste

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    Freshly Ground Pepper

    to taste

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    Flour

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    Button Crimini Or Shiitake Mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced

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    Shallots, minced

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    Marsala Wine

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    Chicken Stock

    tablespoons

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    Unsalted Butter

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    Chervil Or Parsley, chopped

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    How to Make Chicken Marsala and Mushrooms

    1. Heat Olive Oil

    Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-size skillet over high heat.

    2. Season and Dredge Chicken

    While the oil is heating, season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.

    3. Cook Chicken

    Place two of the chicken pieces into the hot skillet and cook them for about 2 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned. Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, loosely tenting with foil to keep warm. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces.

    4. Cook Mushrooms and Shallot

    Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and minced shallot, cooking them until they become tender and just start to brown. This should take a few minutes.

    5. Add Marsala Wine

    Pour the Marsala wine into the skillet with the mushrooms and shallots. Allow it to cook until the wine reduces by half, concentrating its flavors.

    6. Add Veal Glaze or Chicken Stock

    Next, stir in the veal glaze or chicken stock and let it cook for about a minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and swirl in the butter until it melts, adding a silky texture to the sauce.

    7. Return Chicken and Serve

    Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce and mushrooms over the top. Transfer everything to a serving platter and, if desired, garnish with chopped chervil or parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Chicken Marsala and Mushrooms.

    Variations

    Sauce Flavors

    Madeira Cream Sauce with Madeira and cream, White Wine Herb Sauce with dry white wine and fresh herbs, Sherry and Onion Sauce with dry sherry and caramelized onions.

    Protein Swaps

    Veal Marsala with veal cutlets, Pork Scaloppine with pork cutlets, or Tofu Marsala with firm tofu slices for vegetarian option.

    Add Cream

    For a richer sauce, add heavy cream or half-and-half toward the end of cooking to create a creamy Marsala sauce.

    Accompaniments

    Serve over pasta, with creamy polenta, or pair with a simple risotto to complement the dish.

    Vegetable Variants

    Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Asparagus, or Caramelized Onions and Peppers as alternatives to mushrooms.


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