Description
Easy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that’s all about tender, golden chicken cutlets bathed in a silky Marsala wine sauce with earthy mushrooms. The flavor combination is luxurious yet comforting, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It comes together in under 30 minutes, but tastes like it’s been simmering all afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken – Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Sear until golden – Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the mushrooms – In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until browned and tender.
- Deglaze with Marsala – Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping up the browned bits from the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Build the sauce – Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Garnish & serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness for faster, more even cooking.
- Dry Marsala wine gives a savory, complex flavor, while sweet Marsala adds a touch of richness. Both work well—choose based on preference.
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the chicken back in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: chicken marsala, italian chicken, marsala wine sauce, easy chicken recipes