Description
Chicken marsala in creamy mushroom sauce is a quick and easy 30-minute chicken dinner that is pure comfort food goals. A total crowd favourite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 1 lb.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 cups brown mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast carefully in half lengthwise (horizontally) and place one at a time, between 2 sheets of cling wrap or in a ziploc freezer bag. Carefully flatten the chicken breasts with a rolling pin until they are approximately 1/4 inch thick. Don’t pound the breasts too hard as it could tear apart the breast. Ideally, you want flattened chicken breasts to a uniform thickness.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper. Prepare a shallow plate with flour and dip the chicken into the flour, evenly coating on both sides. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes until the hot oil sizzles. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. The internal temperature for the chicken should reach 165F. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add a little more olive oil, if needed.
- Stir in flour, Italian seasoning and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in marsala wine, chicken broth, and cream and whisk well until the sauce is smooth and uniform. Reduce heat to medium and bring the sauce to a simmer until thickened to a desired consistency, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to skillet and toss well to coat, allowing the chicken to cook and soak in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or over mashed potatoes.
Notes
How to store: Store leftover chicken marsala in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
How to reheat: Reheat on the stove over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes until chicken is warmed through, or in the microwave. The sauce may have thickened up a little in the refrigerator, and may thicken up further are you reheat. Add a splash of water to thin it out back to a desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian