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Chicken Marsala is a flavorful Italian-American dish featuring chicken breasts cooked in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
Think Chicken Marsala is too fancy for your kitchen? Think again! Grab your apron, because we’re diving into a no-fuss, mouth-watering recipe that even your cat will wish it had opposable thumbs to cook. No mysterious ingredients, no Gordon Ramsay yelling at you—it’s detailed, it’s fun, and it’s going to be your new go-to favorite. Let’s get saucy!
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish known for its rich, savory flavor. Tender chicken cutlets are simmered in a mouth-watering sauce made with Marsala wine and mushrooms. Perfect for impressing your guests or spicing up a weeknight dinner!
- Cooking Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Cooking Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness. Pro tip: Best stress-relieving activity ever!
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken lightly in the flour mixture. We’re dredging, not breading chicken armor!
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is done making friends with oil, add the chicken.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Bonus: Now you can’t say you never went for the gold.
- Add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Toss in mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until browned and slightly aromatic. Trust your nose!
- Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth, stirring to dissolve any golden bits stuck to the pan. They have dreams too, let them be part of this masterpiece.
- Bring to a simmer, return chicken to the skillet, and reduce heat to medium. Let it cook for another 10 minutes, until slightly thickened and your kitchen smells like a fancy Italian bistro.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Garlic is the grand finale you never knew you needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Even the most stoic person will tear up a bit.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Substitute Marsala wine with Madeira wine for a slightly different taste, or use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian twist (just swap out the chicken too).
- Garnishing Options: Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for extra indulgence. Because why not?
- Cooking Tips: Want extra crispy chicken? Coat the chicken twice in the flour mixture. Use a meat thermometer for that perfect internal temp of 165°F.
