Description
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish made with lightly floured chicken breasts sautéed and simmered in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for a creamier sauce)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until mushrooms are browned and softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the sauce is reduced by half.
- Stir in heavy cream if using, and return chicken to the pan. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use dry Marsala wine for the most authentic flavor.
- Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer, silkier sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg