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Chicken in Cherry Marsala Sauce

Servings 4
Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dried cherries
  • 1/3 cup Marsala
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast 6 oz each
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 Tbs chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth less-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Combine cherries and Marsala in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high for 45 seconds, and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  3. Add butter to pan, and cook until butter melts. Add shallots and thyme; sauté 1 minute or until tender. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add cherry mixture, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thick. Serve chicken with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken in Cherry Marsala Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 449mg20%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 29g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.