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Classic Chicken Marsala
Classic Chicken Marsala features thinly coated chicken breasts pan-seared to a golden brown, served with a savory sauce of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, Marsala wine, and chicken broth reduced to a rich glaze. The mushrooms add earthiness, and the wine imparts a slightly sweet depth. This dish is often enjoyed over cooked spaghetti pasta, rounding out a satisfying main course with balanced flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
652 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 thin chicken breast or 2 thick breasts sliced in half, boneless skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced, or cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
- 1 cup marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 12 ounces spaghetti pasta for serving (optional, cooked
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts* with salt and pepper. Spread flour out onto a plate or shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into flour to coat and shake off excess flour. Set aside.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in chicken breasts and sear on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside while you make sauce. Keep warm.
- In the skillet used to make the chicken, heat another 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in mushrooms and saute until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Pour in marsala wine and chicken broth Bring to a simmer and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add chicken back to the pan. Spoon some sauce and mushrooms over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Serve chicken warm topped with mushroom marsala sauce. Chicken Marsala is often served over cooked spaghetti pasta.
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Notes
- This recipe uses four thin chicken breasts; if using larger, thicker breasts, slice them in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking and portion size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
545mg
(23%)
Potassium
907mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
202IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 907mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.