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Easy Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is an Italian-American classic! It has juicy pan-fried chicken smothered in a creamy wine and mushroom sauce. It's a 30-minute dish that's simple to master in your own kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy chicken marsala, easy chicken marsala recipe, recipe for chicken marsala
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced fairly thin
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup marsala wine see note
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat each piece in flour.
  • Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and sear it for 4-5 minutes/side or until golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside (it'll finish cooking in the sauce).
  • Add the remaining butter and mushrooms to the skillet and cook them for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
  • Add the minced garlic and marsala wine to the skillet and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the cream to the skillet, and then add the chicken back in. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened up a bit. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed. I added a little bit of chopped parsley to finish it off (optional).

Notes

  • If you have smaller chicken breasts, there's no need to cut them in half lengthwise, but you will need to cook them a bit longer.
  • I recommend using either semi-sweet or dry marsala for this recipe. See blog post for more info.
  • Chicken is safe to eat when it's reached an internal temperature of 165F. Use an instant read thermometer to test for doneness. 

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg