Sicilian Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Marsala

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup marsala, divided
• 3 tablespoons romano cheese, grated fresh
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. add ingredients upto marsala and cook 3 minutes. place spinach mixture in a medium bowl. stir in 1 tablespoon marsala, cheese, raisins, and capers; set aside.
• 2 cut a horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each breast half to form a pocket. stuff about 1/3 cup spinach mixture into each pocket. secure each chicken breast with wooden picks. dredge chicken breasts in breadcrumbs, turning to coat; shake off excess breadcrumbs.
• 3 heat 2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium heat. add chicken; cook 12 minutes or until chicken is browned, turning after 6 minutes. remove from pan; keep warm. add remaining marsala and vinegar to pan. combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl. add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. cook 1 minute, stirring constantly; add chicken to pan. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until chicken is done. drizzle remaining sauce over chicken.
• 4 yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 stuffed chicken breast half).