Description
Easy Chicken Marsala is a quick and flavorful Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe combines savory and slightly sweet flavors for a comforting yet elegant meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Sautéing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free alternative)
Marsala Sauce
- 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine (or dry sherry/white grape juice with vinegar)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook uniformly. Lightly dredge each piece in seasoned flour, shaking off excess to ensure a thin coating that crisps up nicely.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through, then transfer to a plate to rest.
- Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same pan, add a bit more butter if needed, then toss in the sliced mushrooms. Sauté until they release their moisture and turn golden. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the Marsala Sauce: Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping the pan’s bottom to lift up all the browned bits. Let the liquid simmer gently to reduce slightly, concentrating the flavors.
- Finish the Dish: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and let everything heat together for a couple of minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure quick and consistent cooking.
- Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and maintain a nice crust.
- Use good-quality Marsala wine for authentic flavor.
- Allow the sauce to reduce to thicken and intensify flavor without burning.
- Rest the chicken after cooking to retain its juices and keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg