Description
This Easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich and creamy Marsala wine mushroom sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner, this dish combines seared chicken breasts with browned cremini mushrooms, garlic, and a luscious sauce made from Marsala wine and heavy cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
Sauce
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced fairly thin
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine (semi-sweet or dry)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge the chicken pieces in flour, coating them evenly.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and sear for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Add garlic and Marsala wine: Stir in the minced garlic and pour the Marsala wine into the skillet. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce for 3 minutes, concentrating the flavors.
- Create the sauce and finish cooking: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If using smaller chicken breasts, you can skip slicing them lengthwise but will need to increase cooking time to ensure doneness.
- Use semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine for best flavor; avoid cooking wines.
- Check chicken doneness with an instant-read thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safety.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute the butter with olive oil and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream, though this will change the flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
