Description
Creamy Chicken Marsala is a quick and comforting Italian-American dish made with pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich Marsala wine, cream, and mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or cut in half
Salt and pepper, to season
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup Marsala wine (or substitute)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sauté the mushrooms for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in Marsala wine and boil for 1–2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, ground mustard, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 1–2 more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Boneless chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Add spinach before serving for extra nutrients and color.
Dry sherry or white wine with a pinch of sugar can substitute Marsala wine.
Use coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
