CHICKEN MARSALA WITH EGGPLANT AND PASTA CASSEROLE

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I love chicken Marsala as well as eggplant and pasta, so I done this twist on the dish. I have a huge herb and spice garden, so I normally use all fresh. I hope you enjoy as much as I.

Provided by Brenda Briscoe

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
3 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, diced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
6 chicken thighs
1 pinch garlic powder, or more to taste
½ cup Marsala wine
¼ cup water
¼ cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
2 leaves fresh sweet basil, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped
¼ cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to the prepared baking dish.
  • Place eggplant slices in a large pot of lightly salted water. Let eggplant soak to help remove some of the bitterness, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat eggplant strips with a paper towel to dry; transfer to a baking sheet. Brush eggplant with about 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with 2 teaspoons garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute eggplant until slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Spread cooked eggplant over pasta.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the same skillet; saute onion and mushrooms until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Spread onion mixture over eggplant layer.
  • Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the same skillet; cook chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Arrange chicken on the onion layer.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pour wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add water, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and rosemary leaves; cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to the sauce, cover skillet, decrease heat to low, and simmer while oven preheats, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Arrange chicken atop the onion layer and pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle Parmesan-Romano cheese over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Ardit cubi
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I'm not a fan of marsala wine, so I used white wine instead. It turned out great!


David Althaus
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can assemble it the night before and bake it the next day.


M. Ibrahim
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.


Kenneth dave Ricamata
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Waji Malik
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I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Jaha merry
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be cooked in one pot.


Md Santu Mia
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I made this recipe for my picky eaters and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Dah Bleh
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and satisfying meal.


scott adkins
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious.


Ramiro Gomez
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This casserole is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Moaz GR
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Nabikolo Resty
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This recipe is a keeper. It's one of my go-to meals when I'm short on time.


Huskyboy H
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Zaini Khan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


imranali Buriro
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect.


Cynthia Chiamaka
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and added a delicious flavor to the dish.


Dorothy Mworia
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This chicken marsala with eggplant and pasta casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the eggplant added a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this again.