Description
Classic Chicken Marsala is a traditional Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed and simmered in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. Served warm, often over spaghetti pasta, it’s a perfect dinner option that balances savory flavors with a hint of sweetness from the wine.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Optional
- 12 ounces cooked spaghetti pasta for serving
Instructions
- Season and coat chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper. Spread the all-purpose flour on a plate or shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the flour, coating thoroughly, then shake off any excess flour. Set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
- Sauté mushrooms and garlic: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 6 to 7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and intensify in flavor.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Reduce the heat to low and return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the mushroom sauce over the chicken, allowing the flavors to meld together as everything warms through.
- Serve: Plate the chicken breasts and spoon additional mushroom Marsala sauce over the top. Serve warm, optionally over cooked spaghetti pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- If using large, thick chicken breasts, slice them in half lengthwise to achieve four thinner pieces for even cooking.
- You can substitute cremini mushrooms with white button mushrooms if preferred.
- Marsala wine is critical for authentic flavor; use a dry Marsala for best results.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour for coating the chicken.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions if using as a base, and serve immediately to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
