Description
Easy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender pan-fried chicken cutlets smothered in a rich and creamy Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour, for dredging
Sauce & Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced fairly thin
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge in flour until evenly coated, shaking off any excess.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside; it will finish cooking later in the sauce.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Add Garlic and Marsala: Stir in the minced garlic and pour the Marsala wine into the skillet. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce for 2-3 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Finish the Sauce and Chicken: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is an Italian-American classic known for its creamy, savory mushroom and Marsala wine sauce paired with juicy pan-fried chicken.
- The chicken is first seared for a golden crust and then finished by simmering in the luxurious sauce, making the meat tender and flavorful.
- Marsala wine provides a distinctive sweet and earthy flavor; dry Marsala is typically preferred for this recipe.
- Using thin chicken cutlets speeds up cooking and ensures even cooking through the sauce.
- Optional garnishing with parsley adds a fresh herbal note and visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 428
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 136 mg
