CREAMY MUSHROOMS CHICKEN
There are many recipes for CREAMY MUSHROOMS CHICKEN BREST, today we prepare CHICKEN MARSALA, chicken breast enriched with Champignon Mushrooms to obtain a single dish with a rich and inviting sauce.
How is Chicken Marsala prepared? Chicken breast is first divided into fillets, then cooked with champignon mushrooms and finally flavored with dry Marsala.
The ingredients are: chicken breast, mushrooms, Marsala wine, onions, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
Marsala is a fortified wine from Southern Italy widely used in the kitchen for its versatility which gives the chicken an unmistakable aroma as well as incredible softness. The mushrooms with their full-bodied and fragrant flavor complete this recipe perfectly.
If you want to impress your guests with a simple but super tasty dish, this CREAMY MUSHROOMS CHICKEN with Marsala is perfect for you.
To make it you can use mushrooms of your choice: if you love delicate flavors choose button mushrooms, if you prefer strong tastes you can choose porcini mushrooms or you can also use mixed mushrooms. If you can’t find fresh mushrooms, you can also use frozen ones.
Chicken Brest with Marsala and mushrooms is a creamy dish with an intense flavour, quick and easy to prepare, perfect for both lunch and dinner, accompanied with mashed potatoes or baked potatoes.
INGREDIENTS CHICKEN BREST MUSHROOMS and MARSALA
- Power 192,46 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11,70 (g) of which sugars 8,54 (g)
- Proteins 20,18 (g)
- Fat 5,57 (g) of which saturated 0,94 (g)of which unsaturated 0,53 (g)
- Fibers 0,98 (g)
- Sodium 222,81 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
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Steps
STEP 1
Pour 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil into a pan, then add a clove of garlic cut into slices. When garlic is golden, add champignon mushrooms. Leave to flavor for a few minutes, then add chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Stir and continue cooking over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the pan but leave the cooking juices.
STEP 2
Flour chicken breast on both sides. Pour into the same pan where mushrooms were cooked, heat up and then add chicken breasts. Cook on both sides until chicken is browned.
STEP 3
Pour Marsala into the pan, lower the heat and turn chicken breast several times until it is well flavored and golden brown. Add cooked mushrooms, mix and continue cooking to add flavor (3-4 minutes). Serve Chicken Marsala immediately, sprinkling it with chopped fresh parsley.
NOTE
You can replace chicken breast with pork or veal.
To cook evenly and in a short time, the chicken breast must be thin. If you don’t find the chicken breast thin, you can beat it with a meat tenderizer or a rolling pin.
STORAGE
You can keep the Chicken Marsala closed in an airtight container for 2 days in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use regular wine instead of Marsala wine?
You can use a standard white wine instead of Marsala. You can improve the flavor approximation by adding a splash of brandy, or cognac, to the wine. For an even better match to Marsala’s flavor, use 1 cup of your white wine of choice, a ½ cup of brandy, ½ tablespoon of brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Does Chicken Marsala exist in Italy?
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish, a variation of traditional Italian scaloppina served since the 19th century. There are many varieties of “scaloppina” throughout Italy Chicken marsala was first cooked in Sicily, where Marsala wine is still produced.
How long can you keep Chicken Marsala in the fridge?
You can keep leftover chicken marsala in the fridge for maximum 3 days, in an airtight container.
Is Marsala Sauce thick or thin?
It is not supposed to be very thick, especially compared to some red sauces, but you certainly don’t want it watery either. Achieving the right consistency is essential to a truly great Marsala sauce.
how to make chicken marsala without wine/Marsala?
Simple plain white grape juice also works as a Marsala Wine substitute. However, the best non-alcoholic Masala wine substitute is a combination of ¼ cup white grape juice, 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
What to serve with chicken marsala?
Good side dishes to serve with Chicken Marsala are: Roasted Potatoes, Jasmine Rice, Parmesan Risotto, Noodles, Green Beans, Asparagus, Fried Potatoes.
Varied doses for servings