CHICKEN IN CHERRY MARSALA SAUCE

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From Cooking Light, September 2005. A nice twist on chicken marsala. Can substitute dried cranberries for the cherries and veal for the chicken.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup dried cherries
2/3 cup marsala
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine cherries and Marsala in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high for 45 seconds, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  • Add butter to pan, and cook until butter melts. Add shallots and thyme; sauté 1 minute or until tender. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add cherry mixture, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thick. Add chicken back to sauce and turn to coat.
  • Serve with brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 106.3, Sodium 433, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 39.8

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