Description
A classic and easy Chicken Marsala recipe featuring tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce with a touch of cream. Perfect for a flavorful dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
Sauce
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced fairly thin
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine (semi-sweet or dry recommended)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each piece in flour until fully coated.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken cutlets and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Cook mushrooms: Add the remaining butter and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned.
- Add garlic and wine: Stir minced garlic into the mushrooms, then pour in the Marsala wine. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce for 2-3 minutes to intensify flavor.
- Finish sauce and chicken: Pour in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer everything together for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If using smaller chicken breasts, no need to slice them in half, but increase cook time for thorough doneness.
- Use semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine for best flavor; avoid overly sweet versions.
- Chicken is safe to eat at an internal temperature of 165°F; use a meat thermometer to confirm.
- This recipe is featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
