Chicken Marsala
Gourmet flavor with simple weeknight steps: Chicken Marsala is a gorgeous recipe that everyone should keep in their back pocket! Follow my detailed instructions paired with tips, tricks, and clear step-by-step photos to guarantee a perfect result even if you're a culinary rookie.
Servings: 4
Calories: 494kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts about 1 lb
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
- 1/4 cup flour all-purpose
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2-3 tbsp shallot 1 medium, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 35% MF+
- 1 sprig thyme fresh
- parsley optional, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place a chicken breast on your cutting board and lay your hand on top to hold it in place. Carefully halve the breast horizontally to create 2 fillets. Repeat with the other breast. Season the breasts generously with salt and pepper, then coat with the flour.
- Add the olive oil and 2 tbsp of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Shake the excess flour off the chicken, and place the pieces in the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Set the chicken aside.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms, and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook the mushrooms for 2-3 minutes, until they brown.
- Add the shallot and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the shallot softens. Pour the Marsala into the skillet and let it bubble for 1 minute.
- Pour the chicken broth, cream, and thyme into the skillet, stir, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Taste for seasoning and add more salt & pepper if needed.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and continue to simmer, turning the chicken every few minutes, until the sauce is glossy. About 5 minutes. It will continue to thicken once it's off the heat. Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients you use.
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Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 821IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg