Name: Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 3/4 cup Marsala wine; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Sauce is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender, pan-fried chicken breasts in a rich, flavorful mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. The sauce is made from earthy mushrooms, sweet Marsala wine, and a blend of herbs, creating a deliciously savory, slightly sweet sauce. This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or pasta for a satisfying meal. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use bone-in chicken breasts for extra flavor and juiciness.
For a deeper sauce flavor, allow the Marsala wine to reduce by half.
For a thicker sauce, mix in a little cornstarch slurry towards the end.
Sear the chicken on high heat for crispy skin and tenderness.

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Sauce

Tender chicken breasts in a savory Marsala mushroom sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup Marsala wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
Pour in Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits. Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce thickens.
Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 417Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 118mgSodium 614mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 41g

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