Chicken and Mushroom Marsala Recipe

Celebrate Father’s Day with a delightful and nutritious culinary creation!

This year, we’re bringing three recipes that incorporates a beloved ingredient: mushrooms.

Beyond their delectable flavor and versatile culinary applications, mushrooms offer a host of health benefits, making them a wonderful addition to any dish.

• So why not honor the special fathers in your life by treating them to a wholesome and delicious meal that includes these incredible fungi?

Mushrooms have long been recognized for their remarkable nutritional profile. They are low in calories and fat, making them an excellent choice for maintaining a healthy diet. Additionally, mushrooms are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium, selenium, and vitamin D. These nutrients play a vital role in supporting overall health and well-being, promoting strong immune function, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

But the benefits of mushrooms extend far beyond their nutritional value. They are known for their unique flavor profiles that add depth and richness to any dish. Whether sautéed, grilled, or roasted, mushrooms offer a satisfying umami taste that can elevate a variety of recipes. So, this Father’s Day, show your appreciation for the special dads in your life by preparing a mushroom-infused masterpiece that will tantalize their taste buds and nourish their bodies.

Get ready to indulge in the extraordinary taste and health benefits that mushrooms bring to the table with these incredible recipes!

• Chicken and Mushroom Marsala
• Mushroom stuffed Eggplant Lasagne Boats
• Speedy chopped mushroom and lamb curry

Chicken and Mushroom Marsala

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 large free-range chicken breasts, sliced in half
• ½ cup flour
• 500g portabellini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• ½ cup / 125ml Marsala wine
• 250ml chicken stock
• 125ml cream
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 500g zoodles / zucchini noodles / baby marrow spaghetti, to serve
• Freshly chopped chives, for serving
• Salt and pepper, to taste,
• Olive oil, for cooking

Method:

1. Place the flour in a shallow bowl.
2. Season the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Dredge in the flour.
4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
5. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides.
6. Remove from the pan and set aside
7. Add mushrooms to the frying pan and cook, stirring frequently, until they have released their juices and browned well.
8. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme and cook, stirring, until shallots are tender and garlic is fragrant.
9. Pour in the Marsala wine and deglaze the pan.
10. Add the chicken stock, cream and soy sauce.
11. Simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
12. Return the chicken to the pan.
13. Simmer the chicken in the sauce to cook through and warm up.
14. Just before serving, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan.
15. Cook zucchini noodles on high heat until just warmed through and tender but retain a nice bit of crunch.
16. Season lightly.
17. Serve the saucy chicken and mushroom Marsala over the zoodles.
18. Sprinkle everything with chives and enjoy!