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Chicken Marsalena with Pepperoni

Try my adaption of the Classic Chicken Marsala. Add pepperoni, spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms and you've got a new family favorite! You'll love my Chicken Marsalena with pepperoni served over linguine, Now that's delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian - American
Servings: 3
Calories: 724kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 4 oz baby spinach
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 oz sliced pepperoni
  • 6 oz sweet marsala
  • 6 oz chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • ½ lb inguine or spaghetti

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per instructions on the box at the same time you begin cooking this dish.
  • dredge chicken thighs in flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  • place floured thighs in a large saute pan with enough olive oil to saute them.
  • Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side and remove from the pan.
  • add a little more olive oil to the pan and add in the sliced mushrooms and saute until soft
  • add grape tomatoes, pepperoni and spinach and continue to saute until spinach is wilted
  • Add all but 2 ounces of marsala wine wine to pan to deglaze the pan, allow alcohol to cook off for a minute then add the chicken stock,and a pinch of black pepper; place chicken thighs back into the pan.
  • reduce heat and continue to cook while sauce is reducing.
  • Take the butter and coat it in flour pressing flour into the butter and add to the sauce (this is called a beurre manie) it will thicken the sauce and the butter will impart a rich flavor
  • as the sauce begins to thicken lower heat to simmer, and add remaining marsala.
  • Place sliced provolone over top of the chicken and cover with a lid until cheese is fully melted. (or you can Place the pan in a 300 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted)
  • Serve over pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 1048mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4025IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4.1mg