Description
Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Marsala Recipe brings the taste of Italy right into your kitchen. Featuring tender pan-fried chicken breasts smothered in a luscious creamy marsala wine sauce, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings. The rich flavors of mushrooms paired with the sweetness of marsala wine create a delightful balance that will impress your family and friends alike. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that feels indulgent yet is simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz brown button mushrooms
- 3/4 cup dry marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken stock (reduced-sodium)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- In a large non-reactive pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
- Sauté mushrooms in the same pan until golden brown, then add onion powder and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan and reduce for about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and cream; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg