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Easy and Flavorful Chicken Marsala Recipe

Easy and Flavorful Chicken Marsala Recipe
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This Easy and Flavorful Chicken Marsala recipe is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. It’s quick to prepare, elegant enough for special occasions, and comforting for weeknight dinners with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and earthy flavors.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free/almond flour for gluten-free option)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or extra olive oil for dairy-free)
  • 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness or slice them thinly to ensure they cook evenly and stay tender. Season both sides of each piece with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the chicken pieces in flour, shaking off any excess to create a thin, even coating.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside while preparing the sauce.
  3. Cook the Mushrooms and Aromatics: In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed. Sauté the sliced mushrooms until they release their moisture and turn golden brown. Add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, cooking just until fragrant to build the flavorful base of the sauce.
  4. Deglaze and Create the Sauce: Pour the Marsala wine into the pan to deglaze, scraping up flavorful browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to reduce slightly, then add the chicken broth. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together beautifully.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the Marsala sauce over each piece. Simmer for 2-3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the sauce. Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a fresh, vibrant touch.

Notes

  • Even thickness matters: pounding chicken ensures even cooking and prevents dryness.
  • Don’t rush the sear: allow a golden crust to develop for juiciness.
  • Use good quality Marsala wine (dry version preferred) to balance sweetness and flavor.
  • Let the Marsala wine reduce properly to cook off alcohol and intensify the flavor.
  • Reserve pan drippings; don’t clean the pan between cooking chicken and mushrooms to retain flavor.
  • For a dairy-free version, replace butter with extra olive oil.
  • To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free or almond flour alternative.

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