This Easy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets, rich mushrooms, and a luscious Marsala wine sauce. It’s quick to make and tastes like it came straight from a fine dining restaurant!
Why You’ll Love It
- Simple and Elegant: Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Rich Flavor: The Marsala wine sauce is savory and slightly sweet.
- One-Pan Recipe: Minimal cleanup required.
- Quick to Prepare: Ready in just 30 minutes.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 large, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets.
- Flour: 1/2 cup, for dredging.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- Olive Oil: 2 tbsp.
- Butter: 2 tbsp.
- Mushrooms: 2 cups, sliced (button or cremini).
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced.
- Marsala Wine: 1/2 cup (dry or sweet).
- Chicken Broth: 1/2 cup.
- Heavy Cream (optional): 1/4 cup, for a creamier sauce.
- Fresh Parsley: For garnish.
How to Make Easy Chicken Marsala
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Place chicken cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet.
- Sauté mushrooms over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until golden and tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
- Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- (Optional) Stir in heavy cream for a richer sauce.
Step 5: Combine and Serve
- Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Pro Tips
- Choose Quality Wine: Use a good-quality Marsala wine for the best flavor.
- Don’t Overcook: Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Make It Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour for dredging.
- Pair It Well: Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
This Easy Chicken Marsala is a timeless dish that’s both indulgent and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality dinner at home!
