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Homemade chicken marsala in a skillet with golden-brown chicken, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and rich marsala wine sauce, topped with fresh parsley

Chicken Marsala

5 from 1 vote
An easy yet elegant chicken marsala made in one pan with tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich marsala wine sauce. It's a restaurant-style dinner that comes together in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 435
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Chicken Base:
  • 4 Boneless chicken breasts - Pounded to even thickness
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - For dredging
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For searing
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For flavor
The Marsala Magic:
  • 8 oz Mushrooms - Sliced (baby bella or cremini)
  • ¾ cup Marsala wine - Dry or sweet (adjust to taste)
  • ½ cup Chicken broth - Low sodium preferred
  • 2 Garlic cloves - Minced
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Optional for creamy version
The Flavor Boosters:
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Or use ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Fresh squeezed
  • 2 Green onions - Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Stirred in at end for richness
  • ¼ teaspoon Sugar - Optional, balances the wine

Equipment

  • Large skillet (Preferably 12-inch, heavy-bottomed)
  • Meat mallet (For pounding chicken evenly)
  • Sharp knife (For slicing mushrooms)
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula (For flipping chicken)
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add sliced mushrooms. Sauté until browned and soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Increase heat to high. When the pan is hot and steamy, pour in Marsala wine. Let it bubble to cook off the alcohol.
  5. Add chicken broth, herbs, and lemon juice. Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cream if using and let it thicken slightly.
  6. Stir in a bit of butter and a pinch of sugar. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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