Description
Easy Chicken Marsala is a quick and delicious dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen in just 30 minutes. This creamy sauce, made with marsala wine and sautéed mushrooms, elevates tender chicken cutlets for a meal that impresses both family and guests. With its rich flavors and elegant presentation, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. You’ll love the versatility of serving it alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that delightful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 large clove garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sliced mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and pour in marsala wine; let bubble for 2-3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet, mix well, then return chicken to the pan to simmer for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg