CHICKEN MARSALA EN CROUTE

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I love puff pastry and chicken Marsala, so I decided to combine the two. The result is a very special meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with. -Lorraine Russo, Mahwah, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup beef broth
2/3 cup Marsala wine
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and shallots until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth and wine; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove to a bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., Preheat oven to 425°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even thickness. Whisk together egg and water. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry sheet into a 14-in. square. Cut into four 7-in. squares. Place 1 chicken breast on center of each square. If desired, fold narrow end under to fit pastry square; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon mushroom mixture. Lightly brush pastry edges with egg mixture. Fold pastry over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Place on a rimmed parchment-lined baking sheet., Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 18-23 minutes. Reheat remaining mushroom mixture; serve with pastries. If desired, garnish with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.