Prosciutto-wrapped Chicken With Mushroom Marsala Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 4 thin slices prosciutto
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano, plus
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano for garnish
• 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup marsala (see tip) or dry sherry
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Recipe

Ready Time: 35 mins


• sprinkle chicken thighs with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and wrap each with a slice of prosciutto.
• heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
• reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, shallot and 1 tablespoon oregano to the pan. cook, stirring, until the shallot is beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. add marsala (or sherry), return heat to medium-high and cook 2 minutes.
• whisk broth, cornstarch and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a measuring cup; add to the pan, stirring. return to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and glossy, about 4 minutes. serve the chicken with the mushroom sauce, sprinkled with the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano.