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11) Chicken Thighs in Mushroom Marsala Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lb)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Brown in oil and 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat, 5–7 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  2. Add remaining butter to pan; sauté mushrooms until golden, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1 minute.
  3. Pour in Marsala, scraping browned bits; simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in broth, cream, and thyme. Return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Simmer gently, covered, 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken, simmer sauce uncovered 3–4 minutes to thicken. Spoon sauce over chicken, garnish with parsley.