Description
Classic Chicken Marsala is a savory Italian-American dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce with tender mushrooms and a touch of garlic. This elegant yet easy one-pan meal is perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (plus more as needed)
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until browned (6–8 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in Marsala wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and optional cream. Simmer 5 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the pan. Simmer another 3–4 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes