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Chicken Marsala Cheftini

Chicken Marsala with Pancetta and Sage

Classic chicken marsala with a pancetta twist. All the classics of a chicken marsala with a touch of pancetta italian bacon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 Pieces of very thin Chicken Breasts
  • 2 oz of thinly sliced pancetta bacon - cooked and crumbled
  • 8 oz container Baby Bella Mushrooms - sliced substitute - white button mushrooms
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 T butter unsalted
  • Sage chopped and whole or fresh herb of choice
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet Marsala wine
  • Flour for dredging aprox. 1/3rd cup

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauté pan render the pancetta crispy and set aside.
  • In the same pan sauté sliced mushrooms until tender, but not too soft on medium heat.
  • Dredge chicken breasts in flour*; Using the same pan heat oil and butter with a few sage leaves. Add chicken and cook on medium heat until juices run clear. Set aside on a plate when done.
  • While pan is still hot deglaze with Marsala and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan. Then add the chicken stock, mushrooms and pancetta.
  • Bring to a simmer and then return the chicken to the pan. Coat the chicken through the sauce.
  • Simmer on low for about 5 mins. Sprinkle with fresh chopped sage leaves, plate and serve.

Notes

*NOTE: I do not season the flour as the pancetta is salty enough - in my opinion*
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