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Quick Restaurant-Style Chicken Marsala with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

A perfectly cooked chicken breast smothered in rich brown sauce and sliced mushrooms, classic chicken marsala.
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Make tender chicken cutlets in a rich, savory Marsala wine and mushroom sauce in under 30 minutes. This recipe delivers classic Italian flavor easily for any weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin or cut into cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Marsala wine (dry or sweet)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dredge each chicken cutlet lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and brown.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Heat through for 1 minute.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this dish over mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or fettuccine pasta to soak up the sauce.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice at the end.
  • Use good quality Marsala wine; the flavor concentrates significantly in the sauce.

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