Description
This Quick and Easy Chicken Marsala recipe delivers a rich, flavorful dish made with golden seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy mushroom Marsala wine sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add mushrooms and sauté until soft and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for another 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken helps it cook evenly and quickly.
- Use dry Marsala wine for the best flavor.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or pasta.
- You can substitute half and half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
