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Chicken Marsala recipe

Chicken Marsala recipe

This elegant yet comforting Chicken Marsala features golden seared chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety wine sauce — perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
  • Tongs
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets and pounded to ¼ inch thick
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter divided

For the Sauce

  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced (cremini or baby bella preferred)
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup Marsala wine use sweet or dry, not cooking wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets and pound to ¼ inch thickness.
  • Mix flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces and shake off excess flour.
  • Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Sauté mushrooms until browned. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  • Deglaze with Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cream, thyme, and additional pepper if needed.
  • Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened and glossy, about 10–15 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 2–3 minutes to finish cooking.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with pasta, mashed potatoes, or salad.

Notes

Use high-quality Marsala wine for best flavor. To lighten the dish, reduce the cream or substitute with half-and-half. Excellent for make-ahead meals—flavors deepen as it rests.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, One Skillet, Wine Sauce
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