Chicken Marsala
Points: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 18 Minutes
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup mushroom(s), fresh, sliced
1 pound uncooked chicken breast, boneless and skinless, four 4-oz pieces
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup wine, Marsala
1 1/4 cup canned beef broth, reduced-sodium
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and releasing liquid, about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place chicken on a plate and season both sides with thyme, salt and pepper. Move mushrooms to outer edge of skillet once cooked. Place chicken in center of skillet and sauté until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. Add wine to skillet and simmer 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup of broth and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
4. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth and add to skillet. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring constantly and incorporating mushrooms into the liquid, about 1 minute. Serve chicken with mushroom sauce spooned over top. Yields 1 chicken breast half and about 1/3 cup of sauce per serving.
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