Description
Succulent chicken breasts meet rich Marsala wine in this classic Italian-American Creamy Chicken Marsala dish that promises restaurant-quality flavor. Mushroom-studded sauce and tender chicken create a luxurious meal you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 16 ounces (454 grams) crimini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Coating:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano thoroughly in a large resealable plastic bag, creating a fragrant seasoning mixture.
- Gently place chicken pieces into the seasoned flour bag, sealing and shaking vigorously to ensure complete and even coating.
- Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching approximately 375°F. Sauté chicken pieces until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, then transfer to a warm plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms and diced onions until they release moisture and become tender, about 7-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping accumulated browned bits from the bottom. Introduce heavy cream and season with salt and pepper, allowing the sauce to simmer and reduce for 10-12 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the creamy sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring chicken is heated through and sauce reaches desired consistency, coating the meat with rich, velvety sauce.
Notes
- Customize Coating Mix use gluten-free flour or almond meal for a low-carb alternative that keeps the crispy texture intact.
- Enhance Flavor add a pinch of dried thyme or rosemary to the coating mix for deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Control Sauce Consistency whisk a small amount of cornstarch with cold water and add gradually if sauce needs thickening without altering flavor.
- Wine Substitution replace Marsala wine with chicken broth and a splash of balsamic vinegar for non-alcoholic version that maintains rich depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 631 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg