Classic Chicken Marsala Recipe – Easy & Delicious
This easy Chicken Marsala recipe brings a restaurant-quality dish to your kitchen. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce, making it a perfect comfort meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from the pan.
- Add the remaining butter and sauté mushrooms until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes, then stir in heavy cream (if using).
- Return the chicken to the pan and let simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.