COOKING FOR TWO: LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN MARSALA

Cooking for Two: LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN MARSALA image

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Chicken Breasts [5 oz each]
2 tablespoons Flour
1/4 teaspoon Basil [dried]
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper
2 tablespoons Butter [divided]
2 1/4 cups Mushrooms [fresh, sliced]
1 teaspoon Garlic [minced]
1/2 cup Marsala Wine [or any other dry red]
1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese [grated]

Steps:

1. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, basil, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by a third.
4. Return chicken to the pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.