Description
Classic Chicken Marsala is a flavorful Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed and simmered in a savory mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a rich and aromatic meal perfect for dinner, often served over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Optional
- 12 ounces cooked spaghetti pasta for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper. Spread the flour on a plate and dredge the chicken in the flour, coating both sides and shaking off any excess flour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken breasts and cook for about 7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- Prepare mushrooms and garlic: Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine and serve: Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the mushroom Marsala sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish with minced fresh parsley. Serve warm, optionally over cooked spaghetti pasta.
Notes
- If using large or thick chicken breasts, slice them in half lengthwise to create four thinner pieces for even cooking.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking the sauce.
- Cremini mushrooms add deeper flavor, but white mushrooms are a perfect substitute.
- Make sure to reduce the Marsala wine and chicken broth properly to concentrate the flavors.
- Serve with your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to complement the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
