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A skillet of easy chicken marsala recipe with golden-brown chicken and a rich mushroom wine sauce.
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Chicken Marsala Recipe (Restaurant-Quality & Easy!)

This easy chicken marsala recipe delivers tender chicken cutlets and a rich, savory mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. A restaurant-quality meal ready in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine do not use sweet Marsala
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet 12-inch, non-stick, cast iron, or stainless steel
  • 1 Meat Mallet or a rolling pin
  • 1 Shallow Dish for flour
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Method
 

  1. If not already thin, pound the chicken cutlets between plastic wrap to an even ¼-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge each piece of chicken, shaking off the excess.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Once hot, add two chicken cutlets. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add another 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and shallot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the dry Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and simmer for 5-6 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Reduce heat to low and return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it warm through for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp of cold butter and the chopped parsley until the butter is melted and the sauce is glossy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 42gFat: 25gFiber: 2g

Notes

Choosing Wine: Use a quality Dry Marsala wine for the best savory flavor. Avoid cooking wines and Sweet Marsala.
For a Creamier Sauce: Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream along with the final tablespoon of butter for a richer, creamier sauce.
Don't Crowd the Pan: Searing the chicken in batches ensures it gets a beautiful golden-brown crust instead of steaming.
Keyword chicken marsala,chicken with mushrooms,one pan chicken

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