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Classic Chicken Marsala

A comforting dish of juicy chicken bathed in a rich, velvety mushroom sauce that's easy to prepare and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for coating the chicken
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¾ cup Marsala wine the star of the show!
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh, if you're feeling fancy
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Then, lightly coat each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.
Sear the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, searing them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and place them on a plate.
Mushroom Preparation
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they’re golden and soft.
Add Garlic and Flavor
  1. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
Deglazing the Pan
  1. Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour in the chicken broth followed by the heavy cream. Stir in the thyme and bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer and Serve
  1. Nestle the chicken back into the sauce, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

Use a good-quality Marsala wine for the best flavor. If mushrooms aren't a hit, try swapping for spinach or a splash of lemon juice. Leftovers taste even better the next day!