Description
Savor classic Italian-American comfort with this rich Chicken Marsala, featuring tender chicken breasts nestled in a silky mushroom sauce. Hearty wine-infused flavors and golden-brown chicken promise a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1/2 cup marsala wine
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then delicately dust with flour, shaking off excess to create a light coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking.
- Carefully place floured chicken cutlets into hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate, maintaining its temperature.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown.
- Pour marsala wine into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom, and allow liquid to reduce by half.
- Add chicken broth to the wine reduction, creating a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Swirl butter into the sauce, allowing it to melt and create a silky texture.
- Return chicken to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the marsala sauce and mushrooms.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat chicken and marry flavors.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Always slice chicken breasts with a sharp knife against the grain to ensure tender, even cutlets that cook quickly and consistently.
- Use a blend of all-purpose and rice flour for a crispier, gluten-free coating that adds extra texture and lightness to the chicken.
- Control skillet heat carefully to prevent burning; medium-high heat creates perfect golden-brown edges without drying out the meat.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream or butter with Greek yogurt or olive oil to reduce calories while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg