Description
A classic and savory Italian-American dish, Chicken Marsala features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich Marsala wine sauce with earthy mushrooms and fresh parsley. This recipe yields a comforting and flavorful main course that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marsala:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness.
- Season and dredge: In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add the remaining butter to the same skillet and sauté the sliced mushrooms until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish cooking: Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve Chicken Marsala over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
