Creamy Chicken Marsala with Prosciutto

A bit of prosciutto adds savory flavor to this sauce. Serve this quick-cooking dish with whole-wheat angel hair pasta.

Yield:
4 servings
Category:
Chicken & Other Birds
Cuisine:
Italian
Prep Time:
10 min
Cooking Time:
30 min
Total Time:
40 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound chicken cutlets, trimmed
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose or blending flour
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 ounces prosciutto or bacon, chopped (½ cup)
  • 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian Herb Mix
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Marsala wine
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge the chicken in it, pressing gently to help it adhere. Discard any excess flour.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add prosciutto to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 30 seconds. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic, thyme and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until the shallot is translucent, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, cream and Marsala, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Cook, flipping the cutlets occasionally, until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

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