Description
This Easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich, creamy Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. Perfect for a flavorful and elegant weeknight dinner, it’s simple to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality taste at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
Sauce
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced fairly thin
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine (semi-sweet or dry recommended)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat each piece evenly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet along with the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Add garlic and Marsala wine: Stir in minced garlic and pour the Marsala wine into the skillet. Let it simmer and bubble for 2-3 minutes to reduce and meld the flavors.
- Finish the sauce and chicken: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165F) and the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If your chicken breasts are smaller, you may skip cutting them but increase cooking time slightly to ensure doneness.
- Use semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165F using an instant-read thermometer for safety.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
