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Close-up of pan-fried Chicken Marsala topped generously with sautéed mushrooms in a dark brown sauce.

Classic Chicken Marsala


  • Author: jekof.com
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple recipe for pan-fried chicken cutlets served in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in chicken broth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can use white button mushrooms if cremini mushrooms are unavailable.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the simmering sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 45
  • Cholesterol: 110

Keywords: Chicken Marsala, Italian chicken, mushroom sauce, Marsala wine recipe, quick chicken dinner