Description
A classic Chicken Marsala recipe featuring tender chicken cutlets in a rich, creamy mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine simmer and reduce by half, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use a good quality Marsala wine.
- If you don’t have Marsala wine, you can substitute with dry sherry or Madeira wine.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken marsala, creamy mushroom sauce, Italian chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, chicken recipe