Description
This Easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich, creamy mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. Perfect for a delicious and quick dinner that brings Italian-inspired flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced fairly thin
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 3/4 cup marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each piece lightly in flour, coating all sides.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to finish cooking later in the sauce.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with the sliced cremini mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and soft.
- Add Garlic and Wine: Stir in the minced garlic and pour in the Marsala wine. Let the mixture bubble and reduce for 2-3 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Finish Sauce and Chicken: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine. Return the chicken cutlets to the pan and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If using smaller chicken breasts, you can leave them whole but increase cooking time slightly to ensure doneness.
- Use either semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine for the best flavor.
- Check chicken doneness with an instant-read thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safety.
- To keep the sauce smoother, do not overcook after adding the cream.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
