Chicken Marsala

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 3 tablespoons Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (preferably Cremini or white button mushrooms)
• 1/2 cup Marsala wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional for added flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

Instructions:

• If the chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
• Season each chicken piece with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Dredge the chicken pieces in flour, shaking off the excess.
• In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the EVOO over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
• In the same skillet, add a bit more EVOO if needed, and sauté the mushrooms until they release their moisture and become golden brown (about 5-6 minutes).
• Add the minced garlic (if using) and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
• Pour the Marsala wine into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
• Allow the Marsala to cook down for about 2-3 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken stock or broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the liquid and mushrooms.
• Cover and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Remove the chicken and place it on serving plates.
• . Add butter to the skillet and swirl it into the sauce until it's fully melted.
• Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and dried oregano (if using). Let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Pour the mushroom and Marsala sauce over the chicken.
• Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top of the chicken and sauce.
• Serve hot with your choice of side dishes like mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.