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Classic Chicken Marsala Recipe

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner

Description

This Classic Chicken Marsala is a comforting and elegant dish made with seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, it’s full of flavor with minimal effort.


Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and black pepper

All-purpose flour

Olive oil

Butter

Mushrooms (cremini or white button)

Garlic cloves

Dry Marsala wine

Chicken broth

Heavy cream (optional)

Fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound to ½-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add more oil/butter if needed, then cook mushrooms until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  5. Deglaze skillet with Marsala wine, scraping brown bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add chicken broth, bring to simmer. Return chicken to pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Optional: Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes for a richer sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.