Tasty and Easy Chicken Marsala

Sometimes I find myself thinking of different ways on how to cook chicken. A different option to make it is with mushrooms and Marsala wine, the famous Italian meal Chicken Marsala.

I have tried this meal at different restaurants but I did not know how to make it. The good thing about it, is that this is an easy, elegant and exquisite dish that you can prepare for a special occasion or just if you want to surprise your family.

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour or corn starch for gluten-free
• up to 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 8 ounces container of mushroom, sliced and cleaned
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup sherry or dry white wine
• Optional: 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Garnish with chopped parsley or oregano
  

Directions:

Split each chicken breast in the middle to make 2 pieces. Place plastic wrap over them and pound each one flat using a meat tenderizer/mallet until they are about a quarter inch thick. Season a good amount of salt and pepper on both sides of each piece. Place some flour on a plate and dredge each piece of chicken in it.

Heat the oil over medium-high heat and when the oil is hot fry each piece of chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown (this may require you to do this in 2 batches). Remove chicken and place them on your serving platter covering them with foil.

Reduce the heat to medium and add butter and mushrooms. Saute mushrooms for 4-5 minutes making sure to season them with salt and pepper lightly. Add marsala wine, sherry, cream, and chicken stock allowing the liquid to reduce slightly – approx. 3 minutes. Pour mushrooms and sauce over chicken and serve.

Recipe by Savory Sweet Life

Watch the video to see how it is made:

Less Ingredients Equals Quick cooking

When it comes to quick cooking the less ingredients you use the less time you will spend in the kitchen preparing meals.

Searching on the internet, I found several websites that offer a variety of ideas on five-ingredient meals (salt, pepper and oil do not count).

Click on the links below to take a look at the recipes:

• Five-Ingredient Cookbook: Fresh Food Fast
• Quick & Easy Five-Ingredients Recipes
• Five-Ingredient Dinners

You can also check out these videos to see three great recipes:






Next time you want to prepare something remember, less is better.

Put on your apron with Publix Supermarket

Publix Apron's gives customers the option to learn how to cook quick and easy recipes and to be able to find all the necessary ingredients right at the convenience of the store.

Not only do you have the opportunity to get the recipes and see how they are prepared at the store but you can also go online to get them and watch videos.

According to the web site of Publix Supermarket's, this program was created to help customer discover or re-discover the joy of cooking.

Nothing is quiet as gratifying as creating something delightful in the kitchen and gathering with your loved ones to savor it. And that's why we created Publix Apron's.

These are just a few meal ideas:

25 - 30 minutes meals

• Carne Asada with Salsa and Zesty Pinto Beans
• Ham and Cheese Crescent With Vegetable and Dip
• Chicken and Dumplings Soup With Southern Green Beans
• Citrus Chicken Salad and Cheese Crisps

Check out this video clip for more cooking ideas.



Until next time.

The Sweet Taste of Passion Fruit

Are you looking for an easy and tasty dessert?

One of my favorite desserts is the Brazilian Mousse de Maracuja (Passion Fruit Mousse).

It is really simple and easy to make. It will take you only a couple of minutes to prepare it, but it will sure make a big impression on your family and friends.

Here is what you need:

• 1 can of condensed milk
  
• 2 cans of table cream (This can by found in Latin or Ethnic supermarkets. Please note that this is not the same as half and half or heavy cream.)
  
• 1 can of passion fruit juice (use the condensed milk can to measure the juice)

Mix all the ingredients in a blender, pour the mixture in a glass container or in separate glass containers, and chill until ready to serve.

Enjoy the dessert!!!