Description
This easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken cutlets in a rich, creamy Marsala wine sauce with sautéed mushrooms. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, it brings authentic Italian flavors to your table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and mushrooms. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in Marsala wine and chicken stock. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in heavy cream (if using). Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- Use dry Marsala wine for the best flavor.
- For a lighter option, skip the heavy cream and use more chicken stock.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chicken Marsala, Italian chicken recipe, Marsala sauce, easy dinner recipe