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chicken marsala recipe

Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

This Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe creates restaurant-quality results in just 30 minutes! Rich marsala wine sauce with golden mushrooms and tender chicken.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken marsala, chicken marsala recipe, creamy chicken marsala, easy chicken marsala, italian chicken, marsala wine sauce, restaurant-style chicken marsala, skillet chicken marsala
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: $12.75

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or sauté pan To sear chicken and build the marsala sauce
  • 1 Meat mallet or rolling pin To pound chicken to even thickness
  • 1 Tongs To flip chicken safely while searing
  • 1 Wooden Spoon To scrape up browned bits and stir sauce
  • 1 Sharp knife To slice mushrooms and mince garlic
  • 1 cutting board For prep work
  • 1 Measuring cups For marsala wine and cream
  • 1 Plate To rest cooked chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup marsala wine
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon butter optional

Instructions

  • Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Heat olive oil in largest skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken undisturbed for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to plate and keep warm.
    chicken breasts dredged in flour searing golden brown in skillet
  • Add sliced mushrooms to same pan - don't clean it. Let them release moisture first, then cook 5-6 minutes. Cook until golden brown and smell incredible. Add minced garlic and shallots. Cook just 30 seconds until fragrant.
    mushrooms, garlic, and shallots cooking in skillet for chicken marsala
  • Pour in marsala wine and scrape up browned bits. Let wine bubble and reduce by half - takes 3-4 minutes. Don't rush this step or you'll taste raw alcohol. Should smell sweet and complex when ready.
    marsala wine simmering with mushrooms in skillet
  • Stir in heavy cream and chicken stock. Bring to gentle simmer - sauce should look creamy. Return chicken to pan with any juices. Simmer together 2-3 minutes until sauce coats chicken. Taste and adjust seasoning. Finish with fresh chopped parsley.
    chicken simmering in creamy marsala sauce with mushrooms and parsley

Notes

The real magic of chicken marsala is in building layers of flavor - from the golden seared chicken to the caramelized mushrooms and that rich wine reduction. Don't rush the marsala wine step - let it reduce properly for the most incredible depth of flavor that transforms this simple dish into something truly restaurant-worthy.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg