Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a timeless Italian dish that harmoniously combines tender chicken breasts with earthy mushrooms in a luscious Marsala wine sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also delivers a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or pasta to soak up the rich sauce, creating a satisfying and flavorful dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 8 oz fresh button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping the pan to incorporate flavors. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce, and allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve Chicken Marsala on plates or a platter, drizzling with sauce alongside pasta or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg