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Apple Cider Chicken Marsala

20 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 1HR

Apple Cider Chicken Marsala

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For the marsala lovers out there, this is a unique version of that much-loved classic. Absolutely amazing in the Autumn season with the wonderful addition of apples and cider and super delicious when paired with a serving of hearty rice.
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For the marsala lovers out there, this is a unique version of that much-loved classic. Absolutely amazing in the Autumn season with the wonderful addition of apples and cider and super delicious when paired with a serving of hearty rice.
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A Hint of Rosemary
Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
http://www.ahintofrosemary.com/

1HR

Total Time

$4.78

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Wild Rice Pilaf
Butter
4 Tbsp
Butter
Wild Rice
1 1/2 cups
Wild Rice
Orzo Pasta
3/4 cup
Orzo Pasta
or Gluten-Free Pasta
Chicken Broth
3 1/2 cups
Chicken Broth
Fresh Parsley
4 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Parsley
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Apple Cider Chicken Marsala
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1 lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
not-too-thick pieces the size of a deck of cards
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
plus more if needed
Bacon
4 oz
Bacon
cut into small pieces
Cremini Mushroom
2 1/4 cups
Cremini Mushrooms
halved but if very large, cut into thick slices
Honeycrisp Apple
2
Honeycrisp Apples, cored, sliced
about 8 oz
Fresh Thyme
2 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Thyme
Marsala Wine
1/2 cup
Marsala Wine
Apple Cider
1/2 cup
Apple Cider
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter
Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp
Heavy Cream
Fresh Parsley
4 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1039
Fat
42.7 g
Protein
44.4 g
Carbs
119.6 g
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A Hint of Rosemary
Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
http://www.ahintofrosemary.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat, add Butter (4 Tbsp). When the butter is melted, add the Orzo Pasta (3/4 cup) and cook for about 2 minutes or until lightly toasted and golden, stirring often. Keep a close watch so the orzo doesn't burn.
step 1 Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat, add Butter (4 Tbsp). When the butter is melted, add the Orzo Pasta (3/4 cup) and cook for about 2 minutes or until lightly toasted and golden, stirring often. Keep a close watch so the orzo doesn't burn.
step 2
Add Wild Rice (1 1/2 cups) and toast for another 2 minutes, stirring often.
step 2 Add Wild Rice (1 1/2 cups) and toast for another 2 minutes, stirring often.
step 3
Add Chicken Broth (3 1/2 cups) and a pinch of Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 3 Add Chicken Broth (3 1/2 cups) and a pinch of Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 4
Stir in Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp). Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook 25-30 minutes or until the rice is fluffy. Set aside and keep warm.
step 4 Stir in Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp). Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook 25-30 minutes or until the rice is fluffy. Set aside and keep warm.
step 5
Add some flour to a shallow bowl and season generously with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 6
Dredge each piece of Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (1 lb) through the flour turning to coat evenly. Shake any excess flour back into the bowl. Lay the chicken on a plate and repeat.
step 6 Dredge each piece of Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (1 lb) through the flour turning to coat evenly. Shake any excess flour back into the bowl. Lay the chicken on a plate and repeat.
step 7
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). When the oil shimmers, add the prepared chicken to the skillet and fry for about 5 minutes per side or until golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
step 7 Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). When the oil shimmers, add the prepared chicken to the skillet and fry for about 5 minutes per side or until golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
step 8
To the same skillet, add Bacon (4 oz) and cook until the bacon is crisp and the fat renders about 5 minutes.
step 8 To the same skillet, add Bacon (4 oz) and cook until the bacon is crisp and the fat renders about 5 minutes.
step 9
Next add the Cremini Mushrooms (2 1/4 cups), Honeycrisp Apples (2), and, if necessary, another drizzle of olive oll. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are golden and the apples soft. Add Fresh Thyme (2 Tbsp) and season with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 9 Next add the Cremini Mushrooms (2 1/4 cups), Honeycrisp Apples (2), and, if necessary, another drizzle of olive oll. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are golden and the apples soft. Add Fresh Thyme (2 Tbsp) and season with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 10
Slowly pour in Marsala Wine (1/2 cup) and Apple Cider (1/2 cup). Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced slightly.
step 10 Slowly pour in Marsala Wine (1/2 cup) and Apple Cider (1/2 cup). Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced slightly.
step 11
Add Butter (2 Tbsp) and Heavy Cream (2 Tbsp) then slide the chicken back into the sauce placing the pieces evenly throughout. Cook until warmed through, about one to 2 minutes.
step 11 Add Butter (2 Tbsp) and Heavy Cream (2 Tbsp) then slide the chicken back into the sauce placing the pieces evenly throughout. Cook until warmed through, about one to 2 minutes.
step 12
Remove the skillet from the heat and top with a sprinkling of Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp). Serve the chicken over the wild rice.
step 12 Remove the skillet from the heat and top with a sprinkling of Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp). Serve the chicken over the wild rice.

Tags

Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Mushrooms
Fall
Rice
Winter
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