Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Mushroom Marsala Sauce

By á-1025

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.