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Delicious Chicken Marsala with creamy mushroom sauce and fresh herbs

Chicken Marsala

Classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in shallow dish. Dredge chicken in mixture, shaking off excess.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to plate.
  4. Step 4: Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to skillet. Sauté mushrooms 5-6 minutes until browned. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in Marsala wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Step 6: Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Step 7: Stir in butter until melted. Return chicken to pan, spooning sauce over top. Simmer 2 minutes to heat through.
  8. Step 8: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For best results, use dry Marsala wine (not sweet). If sauce is too thin, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir in during final simmer.