Description
Indulgent chicken marsala whisks home cooks straight to Italian culinary landscapes with rich mushroom-infused wine sauce coating tender chicken breasts. Elegant yet simple, this classic dish delivers restaurant-quality comfort that seamlessly blends sophisticated flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, pounded thin
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup (200 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts by gently pounding to even thickness, then generously season with salt and pepper. Coat thoroughly in flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Sear chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate and reserve.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce sliced mushrooms. Sauté until edges caramelize and texture softens, around 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring Marsala wine and chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape accumulated browned bits from pan bottom. Allow liquid to simmer and reduce by one-third, concentrating sauce flavors, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Gently reintroduce chicken breasts into the simmering sauce. Spoon liquid continuously over meat, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to reheat thoroughly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates, generously cascading mushroom-rich Marsala sauce over each piece. Accompany with creamy mashed potatoes or al dente pasta for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Flour coating creates a delightful crispy exterior that seals in the chicken’s juicy flavor.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure maximum flour adherence and a perfect golden crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain the crispy texture.
- Choose a dry Marsala wine for a more robust and less sweet sauce that complements the savory chicken.
- Fresh mushrooms provide better texture and flavor compared to canned varieties.
- Let the sauce simmer and reduce to concentrate the rich, deep wine and mushroom flavors.
- Slice chicken against the grain for tender, melt-in-your-mouth bites that absorb the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg