Description
Signature chicken marsala blends tender chicken with rich mushroom sauce from Italy. Robust flavors and simple ingredients create a classic dinner perfect for home cooks craving authentic Mediterranean comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) dry marsala wine
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) olive oil
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter
- 8 oz (226 g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with a delicate layer of seasoned flour, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat a skillet to medium temperature, combining olive oil and butter until shimmering and fragrant.
- Carefully place floured chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and crisp texture.
- Within the same skillet, introduce sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and develop deep, earthy flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring Marsala wine, using a wooden spoon to lift and incorporate the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Introduce chicken broth and gently return the chicken to the pan, letting the ingredients simmer and meld together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish the sauce by whisking in remaining butter, creating a luxurious, glossy coating that beautifully envelops the chicken.
- Plate immediately, generously drizzling the rich Marsala sauce over the chicken to enhance its visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts for quick and even cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help flour coating adhere perfectly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Select a good-quality dry Marsala wine for deeper, richer flavor profile.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content and customize seasoning.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra aromatic dimension.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to guarantee consistent browning and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg