Chicken Marsala
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Chicken Marsala, a classic Italian dish that combines tender chicken breasts with earthy mushrooms and a luscious Marsala wine sauce. This recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings, guaranteed to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup medium dry Marsala wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Slice chicken into manageable pieces and chop garlic and mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until browned (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until mushrooms are tender (about 4-5 minutes).
- Pour in Marsala wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up fond. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in chicken broth and return chicken to the skillet. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg