Description
This Easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich and flavorful Marsala wine sauce with cremini mushrooms and a touch of cream. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a delicious Italian-inspired main course.
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 the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat each piece evenly with flour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned.
- Add garlic and wine: Stir in the minced garlic and pour in the Marsala wine. Let the mixture bubble and reduce for 3 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Finish the sauce and chicken: Stir in the heavy cream, then return the chicken cutlets to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If using smaller chicken breasts, no need to cut them in half but increase cooking time slightly.
- Semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine works best for this dish to balance flavors.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safety.
- This dish is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
