Description
Rich Italian Classic Chicken Marsala delights with tender chicken cutlets nestled in a silky mushroom wine sauce. Savory flavors blend seamlessly, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can effortlessly create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded ¼-inch thick
Mushrooms and Aromatics:
- 1 (8-ounce) package (226 grams) pre-sliced bella or button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- ⅔ cup (158 milliliters) chicken broth
- ⅔ cup (158 milliliters) dry Marsala wine
- ⅔ cup (158 milliliters) heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (23 grams) all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons (2 grams) chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped fresh Italian parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a dredging mixture by combining flour with salt and pepper in a sealable bag. Thoroughly coat chicken pieces by shaking them in the seasoned flour.
- Heat a combination of olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Carefully remove excess flour from chicken and place into the hot pan. Sear each piece until achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a holding plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt additional butter and introduce mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms, stirring frequently to prevent burning and develop rich caramelization.
- Incorporate finely chopped shallots and minced garlic into the mushroom mixture. Season lightly and cook until aromatic, releasing their delicate flavors.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in chicken broth and Marsala wine. Add heavy cream, fresh thyme, and remaining seasonings. Scrape accumulated browned bits from the skillet bottom to enhance sauce complexity. Simmer uncovered, allowing the liquid to reduce and thicken naturally.
- Gently return chicken pieces back into the luxurious sauce, ensuring each piece becomes thoroughly coated. Reduce heat and let the components meld together, creating a harmonious final dish.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant presentation. Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and luxurious.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is pounded evenly to guarantee uniform cooking and tender texture.
- Use high-quality Marsala wine for authentic, rich flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Select cremini or porcini mushrooms for deeper, more robust earthy undertones in the sauce.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or cornstarch for coating chicken if avoiding wheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg