Description
Easy Chicken Marsala is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the comfort of Italian-American cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender, pan-fried chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with marsala wine and sautéed cremini mushrooms. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is easy to master and sure to impress family and friends alike. With its balanced flavors and simple preparation, Easy Chicken Marsala is destined to become a favorite in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced fairly thin)
- 1 large clove garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- Add remaining butter and sliced mushrooms to the skillet; sauté until browned (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and pour in marsala wine, simmering for 2–3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, return chicken to the skillet, and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg