Description
Delightful chicken marsala brings Italian culinary magic straight to dinner tables with tender chicken breasts simmered in rich mushroom wine sauce. Savory flavors blend seamlessly, offering you a restaurant-quality meal that promises comfort and elegance in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1/4-inch thick
- 1 (8-ounce) package pre-sliced bella or button mushrooms
- 2/3 cup dry Marsala wine
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Spices:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (from 1 medium shallot)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoned flour mixture by combining flour, salt, and pepper in a ziplock bag. Add chicken pieces and thoroughly coat by shaking the sealed bag.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Remove excess flour from chicken and carefully place into hot pan. Sear each side for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and introduce mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring consistently to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Incorporate shallots, garlic, and additional salt. Cook briefly until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan by adding chicken broth, Marsala wine, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to scrape accumulated browned bits from skillet bottom. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, allowing sauce to reduce and thicken naturally.
- Gently return seared chicken and accumulated juices to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering for 2-3 minutes, enabling sauce to reach desired consistency.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Flour coating helps create a crispy, golden exterior that seals in the chicken’s moisture and adds delightful texture to the dish.
- Choose a dry Marsala wine for the most authentic flavor, which balances sweetness and depth in the sauce.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before flouring to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch, maintaining the same coating technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg