CopyCat Olive Garden Chicken Marsala

Ingredients

12 ounces fettuccine
1 1/4 pounds chicken tenderloins
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, mince
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 cup Marsala cooking wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon , or base optional
3 cups fresh spinach, packed

Directions

Boil the fettuccine according to the package directions as you prepare the rest of the dish.

Toss chicken tenderloins in cornstarch, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to evenly coat.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenderloins and brown well on both sides, cooking until a meat thermometer registers at least 165°F when inserted into the thickest piece. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium. Add the sliced mushrooms to the residual oil in the skillet and sauté until browned. Stir in garlic and sauté 1 additional minute.

Pour in Marsala and heavy cream and bring up to a simmer. For more flavor, stir in chicken bouillon. Let simmer 3 minutes.

Stir in fresh spinach and cook 1 minute, just until wilted.

Stir in cooked fettuccine and cooked chicken tenderloins and let cook 1 minute, just until everything is well coated om the sauce.