Irresistibly Easy Chicken Marsala for a Cozy Dinner Night
Delight in the cozy flavors of Chicken Marsala, a comforting Italian-American classic featuring tender chicken and a rich Marsala wine sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts thinly pounded
- 1/2 cup Flour seasoned with salt and pepper
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 8 ounces Mushrooms fresh cremini or button
- 1 medium Shallot sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Marsala Wine dry
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream optional
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
Instructions
Steps
- Prepare chicken by pounding to about half an inch thick and seasoning flour with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook chicken in a skillet with olive oil and butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sauté sliced mushrooms and shallots in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze with Marsala wine and reduce by half for about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and return chicken to the pan, simmering for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- If using, stir in heavy cream and heat through without boiling.
- Plate chicken and spoon the sauce over it, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
Optional to serve with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to soak up the sauce.