Description
This Easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich and creamy Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. Perfect for an elegant weeknight dinner or special occasion, this dish combines succulent chicken with earthy mushrooms and a luscious sauce made from Marsala wine and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
Sauce
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced fairly thin
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine (semi-sweet or dry recommended)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat each cutlet evenly with flour.
- Sear Chicken: Heat 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 until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Add Garlic and Marsala Wine: Stir in the minced garlic, then pour in the Marsala wine. Let it simmer and bubble for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and blend flavors.
- Add Cream and Finish Cooking: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If chicken breasts are smaller, no need to cut in half, but increase cooking time to ensure doneness.
- Use semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine for best flavor; avoid overly sweet varieties.
- Chicken is safe to eat at an internal temperature of 165°F; use an instant-read thermometer to check.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
