Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala features golden pan-seared chicken in a rich, glossy mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. The sweet, nutty wine reduces into a deeply savory sauce that coats every bite. It is an elegant dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes in one pan.
- ⏱ 35 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, halved thin
- 1/2 cup flour
- 300 g mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pound and halve the chicken into thin cutlets, then dredge in seasoned flour.
- Sear the chicken in butter and oil until golden, then set aside.
- Saute the mushrooms in the same pan until browned.
- Add the garlic, then pour in the Marsala and simmer until reduced by half.
- Add the broth and a knob of butter and simmer into a glossy sauce.
- Return the chicken, simmer 5 minutes to finish, and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Dredge the chicken lightly in flour before searing; it gives a golden crust and helps thicken the sauce as it simmers.
Reducing the Marsala wine until it is syrupy concentrates its sweet, complex flavor, which is the backbone of the sauce and what sets the dish apart.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 40 g
- Carbs: 16 g
- Fat: 20 g
