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5-Star Chicken Marsala Recipe That Makes Dinner Feel Special

Golden pan-seared chicken cutlets in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce, made in one skillet in about 45 minutes.Author: Use Default
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 4 | breasts about 6 oz each | boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin |
  • 1/2 | tsp | salt | plus more to taste
  • 1/4 | tsp | black pepper |
  • 1/2 | cup | all-purpose flour | GF blend works as substitute
  • 2 | tbsp | olive oil |
  • 2 | tbsp | unsalted butter |
  • For the Sauce
  • 2 | tbsp | unsalted butter |
  • 8 | oz | sliced cremini or button mushrooms |
  • 2 | cloves | garlic minced |
  • 3/4 | cup | dry Marsala wine | broth + balsamic as substitute
  • 3/4 | cup | chicken broth |
  • 1/4 | cup | heavy cream | optional
  • 2 | tbsp | fresh parsley chopped |

Equipment

  • 1 Meat mallet or rolling pin For pounding chicken to an even thickness
  • 1 Meat thermometer Confirms safe internal temperature
  • 1 Large skillet For searing chicken and building the sauce

Method
 

  1. Searing the Chicken
  2. Season chicken, dredge in flour.
  3. Sear in oil and butter 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil.
  5. Building the Sauce 4. Melt butter, cook mushrooms 5 to 6 minutes until browned. 5. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds. 6. Add Marsala, scrape up browned bits, simmer 2 to 3 minutes. 7. Add broth, simmer 5 to 6 minutes until thickened. 8. Stir in cream if using, simmer 1 minute.
  6. Finishing 9. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer 2 minutes. 10. Stir in parsley.
  7. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 420 | Protein: 38 g | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Sodium: 520 mg
    8. If the sauce isn't thickening enough, whisk in 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water and simmer another minute.

Notes

Contains gluten and dairy; gluten-free and dairy-free swaps included in the post. Best served fresh; freezing may affect chicken texture.