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Easy Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe

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A quick and easy creamy Chicken Marsala with a rich Marsala wine sauce, tender chicken breasts, and sautéed mushrooms. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), pounded thin
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 oz (225 g) cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) dry Marsala wine
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream (optional; can substitute half-and-half)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thickness and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl and lightly coat each chicken breast, shaking off excess flour.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  5. In the same pan, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they release moisture and start to brown.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  7. Pour in ¾ cup dry Marsala wine and ¾ cup chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits from the pan bottom with a wooden spoon. Let simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  8. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in ¼ cup heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and becomes silky smooth.
  9. Return chicken to the pan, nestle into the sauce, spoon sauce and mushrooms over the top, and warm together for 2 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken; cook in batches if needed. Keep sauce simmering gently to avoid curdling. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash more broth. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, swap butter with olive oil and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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