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Chicken Marsala

Make restaurant-quality chicken marsala at home with this easy recipe! Pan-fried chicken topped with a creamy, savory marsala sauce.

Natashas Kitchen

Make restaurant-quality chicken marsala at home with this easy recipe! Pan-fried chicken topped with a creamy, savory marsala sauce.

10 min
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
30 min
Total time
4 servings
Yield

Ingredients

13 ingredients
  • 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast ((2 large), or chicken tenders)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ( for dredging)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz brown button mushrooms (halved or thickly sliced if very large)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3/4 cup dry marsala wine ((not sweet))
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock (reduced-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsp parsley (finely chopped)

Method

19 steps
  1. Slice 8 oz of brown mushrooms and set aside.
  2. Finely mince 2 large garlic cloves.
  3. Chop 2 Tbsp of fresh parsley.
  4. Cut 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make four cutlets.
  5. Pound the chicken between plastic wrap to about 1/3 to 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Season the chicken all over with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup of flour into a shallow bowl, then dip each chicken cutlet, shaking off excess flour.
  8. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter.
  9. Add the floured chicken to the skillet in a single layer and sauté about 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  10. Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  11. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet with more oil as needed, sauté for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  12. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp onion powder and add minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  13. Pour in 3/4 cup dry marsala wine and boil for 4-5 minutes until most liquid evaporates.
  14. Add 3/4 cup chicken stock and stir.
  15. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, bring to a simmer.
  16. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
  17. Season with an additional 1/4 tsp salt or to taste.
  18. Return chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with 2 Tbsp chopped parsley.
  19. Spoon sauce over chicken and heat just until chicken is warmed through, then remove from heat.
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