Description
Classic Chicken Marsala is an elegant yet simple Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. Perfect for a satisfying dinner, it pairs wonderfully with spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 thick breasts sliced in half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Serving
- 12 ounces cooked spaghetti pasta for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season and dredge chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Spread the flour out on a plate or shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the flour to coat evenly, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside while you prepare the sauce. Keep warm.
- Sauté mushrooms and garlic: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer sauce: Pour in the Marsala wine followed by the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Reduce the heat to low and return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the mushroom Marsala sauce over the chicken and let warm together for a couple of minutes.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Marsala warm, topped with the mushroom sauce. It is traditionally served over cooked spaghetti pasta, but you can serve it with your preferred side.
Notes
- If chicken breasts are thick and large, slice them in half lengthwise to create thinner pieces for even cooking.
- Use either white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms based on preference.
- Marsala wine is essential for authentic flavor; substitute with dry sherry if unavailable.
- Keep the chicken warm by tenting with foil while preparing the sauce to prevent it from drying out.
- Adding fresh parsley at the end brightens the dish and adds a fresh herbal note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
