Description
This Easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken cutlets seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich Marsala wine and creamy mushroom sauce. A classic Italian-American favorite, it's simple to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
Cooking
- 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
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each piece lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken cutlets and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Add Garlic and Marsala: Stir in the minced garlic and pour in the Marsala wine. Let the mixture bubble and reduce for 2-3 minutes to concentrate flavors.
- Finish Sauce and Cook Chicken: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook everything together for 4-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If using smaller chicken breasts, skip halving them but increase cooking time slightly to ensure doneness.
- Use either semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine for the sauce based on your preference.
- Check chicken internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; 165°F is safe to eat.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
