Marsala at Michelle's

I came home to Seattle this morning, singing along to Christmas songs on the radio the whole way up.  This afternoon/evening was spent with my sister, Michelle, at her and her boyfriend, Gregg's apartment.  We decided to make dinner tonight, and Michelle pulled out a recipe for chicken marsala.

Neither of us had made chicken marsala before and were up for a little adventure.  Anything with heavy cream and wine can't be bad... right?  I was also very excited to be cooking with my sister, who also happens to be an amazing photographer.  (Check out her blog here: http://perenchiophotography.blogspot.com/)  Cooking and photos equals amazing blog photos...

photo: michelle perenchio 

Look at that reflection, and the lights!  Its been so much fun hanging out with her, and I'm excited to be home for a while... well the weekend anyway.  I think we both surprised ourselves with how good the meal turned out.  Here's its bleuprint:

Chicken Marsala and Mashed Potatoes:
(Marsala recipe adapted from unknown source in Michelle's recipe box, Potatoes my own favorite.)  Serves: 3

1 lb Red potatoes
1/3 cup Cream cheese
1/2 cup Milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste


3 Chicken breasts
1/4 cup Green onions
1 cup Mushrooms
2/3 cup Heavy Cream
2/3 cup Marsala Wine
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

photo: michelle perenchio

photo: michelle perenchio

Mashed potatoes: Rinse potatoes, and quarter (halve if on the smaller side).  Place in boiling water, cover, and boil until tender.  I usually leave them in until I can poke them with a fork easily.  Once cooked, drain then mash.  Add cream cheese, milk, butter, and garlic.  Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.  Mix all ingredients and enjoy.

Chicken Marsala: Slice the mushrooms and onion, and set aside.  In a large saucepan, heat garlic in olive oil.  Make sure that it does not brown, or else you'll have crispy garlic.  Add chicken breasts and grill until almost done.  Make room in the pan, and add mushrooms and onion.  Cook until mushrooms are starting to brown, and add marsala wine and cream.  Boil to reduce, about 4-6 minutes.

Plate: Put potatoes on plate, place chicken on top, and cover with sauce.

Eat: Enjoy!

photo: amy perenchio