Description
Classic Chicken Marsala is a flavorful Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, savory sauce made from Marsala wine, mushrooms, and butter. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner that combines hearty flavors and a velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging (approximately 1/2 cup)
Sauce and Cooking
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper, then dredge each piece thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess to ensure a light coating.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms turn golden brown and have released their moisture.
- Deglaze with Marsala wine: Pour in the dry Marsala wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add chicken broth and simmer: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer everything together for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce turns glossy, coating the chicken beautifully.
- Serve: Plate the chicken breasts and spoon the Marsala mushroom sauce generously over the top. Serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use dry Marsala wine, which provides the authentic flavor. Sweet Marsala will alter the taste.
- You can substitute cremini mushrooms with button mushrooms if unavailable.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a little longer or add a slurry of flour and water at step 5.
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through but not overdone to maintain tenderness.
