Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Fusion

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup dry Marsala wine
1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, plus whole sprigs, for garnish
12 ounces dried fettuccine

Directions

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook just until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cool slightly.

While the chicken cools, melt 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onion and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 12 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone and mustard. Cut the chicken breasts crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain. Toss the fettuccine with 3 tablespoons of butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Swirl the fettuccine onto serving plates. Spoon the chicken mixture over top. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve.

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Kenna Richmond, VA 02-08-2010
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was really, really good. I doubled the sauce because I wanted to make sure that I had plenty. Next time I will try... with light cream cheese to save calories. Everyone loved it!Read more
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Sherylls Washington, DC 02-05-2010
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AWESOME
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

so creamy and delicious, i love this dish!
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joni pana, IL 02-04-2010
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So tasty and easy. Thanks.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an excellent dish. So glad I tried it. Thanks Giada.
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Shannon Catskills, NY 02-02-2010
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Tasty & Filling
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I absolutely love any kind of marsala wine sauce, so I was immediately drawn to this recipe. It was easy to cook and didn't... take me long either. The taste was wonderful, but it was quite heavy. I gave myself a small portion and was full after half. The recipe, I believe, calls for fettucini, but I put this chicken over angel hair instead. The weight of the creamy sauce made me want a much lighter pasta, although I think the next time I make this dish I will pair it with mashed potatoes or something of the like.Read more
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Christine Ormond Beach, FL 01-27-2010
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You go Giada!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easiest chicken marsala ever. I have used this recipe and also substituted the mascarpone with cream cheese. The cream cheese... version is sweeter but less expensive. Both are incredible and the entire family loved it! Read more
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Andrea Chicago, IL 01-26-2010
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Why wouldn't you make this?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was absolutely delicious! I made this for dinner tonight and the flavor was fantastic. I won't be changing a thing- no... need to on this one! I think next time I might try it without the noodles and maybe some garlic bread and steamed spinach. Thank you Giada for a fantastic recipe that will be a staple in our house! Delizioso!Read more