Chicken in Cherry Marsala Sauce [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 20 minutes

Chicken is a wonderful source of important nutrients like vitamin B6, protein, phosphorous, selenium and niacin. Eating chicken helps to strengthen the immune system and provides the body with loads of energy. Cherries are an excellent source of important nutrients like potassium, sodium, dietary fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, calcium and vitamin A. Eating cherries helps to control the blood sugar levels in the body.

Nutrition

• calories: 167
• protein: 25
• carbs: 6
• fat: 5
• saturated fat: 0.31
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.21
• monounsaturated fat: 1.46
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 9
• potassium: 31
• dietary fiber: 0.16
• sugars: 0.45
• vitamin a: 0
• vitamin c: 0
• calcium: 2
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 5.39
• other fats: 3.02

Ingredients

• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 1 1/3 cup Dried cherries
• 2 tbsp chopped Shallots, raw
• 0.3 1 cup Marsala Wine
• 0.25 serving 1 container CAMPBELL'S Low Sodium Soups, Chicken Broth
• 0.5 slice Plain Butter
• 2 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 3 tsp Thyme, fresh
• 4 4 Oz Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix Marsala wine and cherries. Place the bowl in an oven set at 300 degrees Fahrenheit / 150 degrees Celsius for a few seconds. Remove the bowl and keep it aside.
• Heat a little oil on a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook both the sides until they become golden brown. Remove chicken and sprinkle it with a little salt and pepper. Keep the chicken warm.
• Add butter to pan and cook until it melts. Now add thyme and shallots and saute until they become tender.
• Add chicken broth, cherry mixture and a little salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. Serve the chicken with sauce hot.