Description
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets simmered in a savory and slightly sweet Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. It’s an elegant yet easy dinner that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter (divided)
8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup Marsala wine (dry or sweet)
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet if needed, then sauté the mushrooms until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add the chicken broth and let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly. Stir in the heavy cream if using.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
Skip the cream for a dairy-free version.
Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch to make it gluten-free.
Add shallots for extra flavor depth.
A splash of balsamic vinegar can cut the sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg