Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Marsala Cream Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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7 points. The secret ingredient in this recipe is the Marsala wine because if the deep smoky flavor it adds to the sauce. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided |
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, finely chopped |
1/3 cup shallot, minced |
1 cup fresh baby spinach |
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
1/3 cup breadcrumbs |
1 egg white |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided |
1 lb skinless chicken breast half (4 breasts) |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup marsala wine |
1 ounce white sauce mix (1/2 of a 1.8 oz package such as knorr) |
1/2 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth |
1/2 cup nonfat milk |
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat 1 tsp oil in a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 6 minutes. Add spinach and parsley; cook 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, egg white, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
3. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Insert a clean, sharp knife into the thickest side of each chicken breast. Make a 2 inch slit. Cut to, but not through the opposite side. Holding the knife blade parallel to the cutting board, guide the blade around the inside, creating a pocket. Be careful not to cut through the sides.
4. Divide the mushroom mixture between the 4 breasts. Stuff into the pockets.
5. Wipe the pan clean with paper towels. Heat 2 tsp oil in pan over medium heat; add chicken. Cook 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 13 minutes or until done at 400°F.
6. Add wine to pan; cook 2 minutes over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen bits.
7. Whisk together cream sauce mix, broth, and milk; add to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
8. Spoon sauce onto serving plates; arrange chicken over sauce.
9. Yields 4 servings: 1 breast and about 1/4 cup sauce).
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