✨ Treat yourself to this restaurant-quality Chicken Marsala, right at home! Tender chicken, rich Marsala wine sauce, and savory mushrooms make this dish perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners. Pair it with your favorite sides for a meal to remember! 🍽️
📝 Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 🍗 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
- 🌾 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ⚫ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 🥄 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce:
- 🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 🍄 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍗 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 🍷 1/2 cup Marsala wine (non-alcoholic version available)
- 🥛 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 🌿 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 🌱 Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
📋 Directions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce:
- Pour the chicken broth and Marsala wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, letting the sauce reduce slightly.
- Finish the Sauce:
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors and reheat the chicken.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
- 🔥 Kcal: 400 kcal per serving
- 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings