Description
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that brings the warmth of a cozy bistro right to your dining table. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, earthy Marsala wine sauce with savory mushrooms and aromatic garlic. This dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting night in. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up the luscious sauce, and indulge in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic, slice mushrooms, and season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- 3. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and sauté sliced mushrooms with minced garlic until softened (about 3 minutes).
- 4. Pour in the Marsala wine and let it reduce for about 2 minutes while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- 5. Add chicken broth and return the chicken to the skillet; let it simmer gently.
- 6. Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and coated in sauce.
- 7. Serve hot, drizzled with sauce and garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg