Best Morels With Madeira And Fettuccine Recipes

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CHICKEN WITH MORELS



Chicken with Morels image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 - ounce dried morels, soaked for 30 minutes in 3 cups very hot water
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
1 ¿4 cup clarified butter
1 ¿3 cup chopped shallots (2 large)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 cup Madeira wine
1 cup (8 ounces) creme fraiche
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lift the morels carefully from the hot water in order to leave any grit behind in the liquid. Rinse a few times to be sure all the grittiness is gone. Discard the liquid and dry the morels lightly with paper towels. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge them in flour and shake off the excess. Heat half the clarified butter in a large saute pan and cook the chicken in 2 batches over medium-low heat until browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to an ovenproof casserole.
  • Add the rest of the clarified butter to the pan along with the shallots, drained morels, and garlic. Saute over medium heat for 2 minutes, tossing and stirring constantly. Pour the Madeira into the pan and reduce the liquid by half over high heat, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the creme fraiche, cream, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3¿4 teaspoon pepper. Boil until the mixture starts to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 12 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through. To make ahead, refrigerate the chicken and sauce in the casserole and reheat slowly on top of the stove.

FETTUCCINE WITH MORELS



Fettuccine With Morels image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ounces dried morels, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
1/2 pound fresh morels
2 shallots, chopped fine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound fettuccine
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring six to eight quarts of water to boil for the fettuccine.
  • Scoop the dry morels up from their soaking liquid and squeeze them, letting them drain back into the bowl. Strain the soaking liquid through several layers of cheesecloth. Rinse the morels under running water and slice them.
  • Prepare the fresh morels. Rinse them quickly under running water and dry them with paper towels. Slice the tops and stems.
  • Soften the shallots in the butter in a skillet. Add the morels and the dried morels with their soaking liquid with the chicken stock and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cream and reduce until thickened enough to coat a spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until al dente. Drain and combine in a heated bowl with the morels and the parsley. Toss immediately and serve, passing the Parmesan cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 426, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 564 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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