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 mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian - American
Servings: 3
Calories: 724kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley
- 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
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!
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