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Chicken Marsala

A quick and flavorful Chicken Marsala recipe ready in under 30 minutes, featuring juicy chicken breasts, Marsala wine, and sautéed mushrooms for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces thin-sliced chicken breasts Alternatively, pound regular chicken breasts flat.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour For dredging the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms Regular white or Baby Bellas.
  • 3/4 cup Marsala wine Use actual Marsala wine for best results.
  • 1 cup chicken broth For deglazing and flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dredge the thin-sliced chicken breasts in flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Cooking Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are browned.
  2. Deglaze the skillet with Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Add chicken broth, let it reduce slightly.
  4. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If you dislike mushrooms, consider using caramelized onions as a substitute. To enhance richness, you can swirl in a bit of cream at the end, though it's optional.