Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thin
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons heavy cream optional
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
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Slice or pound chicken to thin cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
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Lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden, then remove.
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Add butter and mushrooms to skillet and cook until browned.
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Pour in Marsala wine and reduce by half.
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Add chicken broth and thyme and simmer until slightly thickened.
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Stir in heavy cream if using.
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Return chicken to skillet and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.