The BEST Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is fast and easy enough to make any night of the week. The recipe takes just minutes to prepare and cook, and it is an excellent family meal.
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves, or 4 chicken cutlets
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- ¾ cup dry Marsala wine
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
- ½ cup chicken broth
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Gently pound the chicken cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap or in a food storage bag until even in thickness. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper
- Put the flour in a shallow bowl and dredge the chicken lightly, shaking off the excess.4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil | 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms and shallots to the skillet and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.8 ounces sliced mushrooms | 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- Add the Marsala wine and chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.3/4 cup dry Marsala wine | 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, uncovered or partially covered, for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly. The minimum safe temperature for chicken is 165°F.
- Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and taste for seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.Chopped fresh parsley (optional) | 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 50gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 849mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 243IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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