Recipe By Chef Eric Latcham

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RECIPE

By Chef Eric Latcham, Walloon Private Dining walloonprivatedining.com

Morel Chicken Marsala

INGREDIENTS

» 1 lb. chicken breast » 1/4 cup white all-purpose flour » Pinch of salt » Pinch of black pepper » 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided » 1 tbsp. shallot, finely chopped » 2 cloves garlic, crushed » 8 oz. fresh morel mushrooms » 2/3 cup dry marsala wine » 2/3 cup chicken broth » 1/4 cup heavy cream » Fresh chopped parsley » Fresh chopped ramps

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1 Mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture. Heat 2 tbsp. of the butter in a large skillet then add the chicken to the skillet. Sear each side and then set the chicken aside. STEP 2 Reduce the heat of the skillet and add the remaining butter and shallot, sauté 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and morel mushrooms, sauté for a few minutes. STEP 3 Add the chicken back to the skillet and pour the marsala wine and chicken broth into the skillet. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Add the heavy cream and simmer for about 10 minutes and until chicken is fully cooked. STEP 4 Garnish with fresh parsley and wild ramps. Add additional salt and pepper to taste as desired.

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