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chicken marsala Golden chicken breasts are seared in a hot skillet with butter until perfectly browned and juicy.

Simple Chicken Marsala

Tender chicken cutlets in a rich Marsala mushroom sauce ready in just 25 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 393
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. thinly-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about ¼-inch thick for quick cooking)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for dredging chicken evenly
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus extra for seasoning to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground recommended
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil for browning chicken
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced (button or cremini work best)
  • ½ cup dry Marsala wine adds sweet, rich flavor
  • ½ cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 large cloves for aromatic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter for sauce richness
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons heavy cream for a creamy sauce
  • Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish and freshness

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat each chicken cutlet in the mixture and shake off excess. prep
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and just cooked through, about 5–6 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a plate. prep
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until tender, stirring occasionally, 5–7 minutes. prep
  4. Remove skillet from heat and pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth. Return to medium heat and scrape any browned bits from the bottom. mix
  5. Add garlic and butter (and cream if using) to the skillet. Simmer until sauce slightly thickens, 5–8 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper. mix
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to warm through. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 250ServingCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 653mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Quick weeknight comfort food with tender chicken and a rich mushroom Marsala sauce. Add a splash of cream for extra indulgence!

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