Chicken Marsala with Cauliflower Mash

weeknight comfort food that we all could use right now

This is the first week that as I opened my computer and began to write, I didn’t have the words. To say that this past week has been difficult is an understatement and our world is hurting right now. I’ve had to find the balance of staying informed of the current situation in Israel and Palestine and pulling away from watching the horrific images of the suffering and violence that has been taking place.

I’ve felt overwhelmed, and a bit paralyzed if I’m being honest.

I found myself going for a walk to take a breath, have a quiet moment and let out a good cry. I’ve been tuned into the innocence of my own children and feelings of gratitude and guilt have overcome me simultaneously. How could I be over here safe and cozy in my own home while families were losing their own children and fighting for their lives?

I have consciously slowed down this week, taken pause to reflect, think and feel. Less doing, more feeling. This is a time to take care, not only of ourselves but one another. It can feel heavy in the world, because it is….and the only cure is kindness and love.

I squared with the idea of even writing a recipe this week but then decided that we can all use some form of comfort in times like this and maybe an opportunity to slow down and enjoy a meal with loved ones could be a temporary remedy for heartache.

THE RECIPE

This week’s recipe is rich, delicious and comforting, it comes together quickly with the help of a few shortcuts but yields fantastic flavor and textures. Chicken Marsala can seem like a fussy, unapproachable recipe but friends, it’s sooooo easy and you will thank yourself for giving it a shot. With just a few ingredients, you can make magic happen. If you’re not a cauliflower person, you can absolutely make it with these Really Good Mashed Potatoes or if you want to focus on the chicken and make your life easy, some buttered noodles would be a great accompaniment. Printable PDF below for your convenience.

Chicken Marsala with Cauliflower Mash

Serves 2

Equipment needed:

• Cutting board/ Knife

• Mallet

• ziplock bag

• Medium pot

• Large Skillet

• Colander

• Tongs

• Immersion Blender (friends, if you cook a lot, I will let you know this is one of my most used tools in the kitchen and really comes in handy for fall/ winter cooking. I use for soups, mashed things/ purees, dressings and more. Easier than breaking out a blender or food processor and minimal clean up, TRUST!!! )

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• ¼ cup of all purpose flour, plus 1 Tablespoon, divided (set the 1 Tablespoon of flour aside)

• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt