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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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Add the remaining butter and mushrooms to the skillet and cook them for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
  4. Add the minced garlic and marsala wine to the skillet and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 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.
  • This recipe is also in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.

Nutrition Information

Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 136mg (45%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Potassium 704mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 734IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 225mg 9%
Potassium 704mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 734IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.