Description
The Best Chicken Marsala is a delectable Italian dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious Marsala wine sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a cozy family meal. The rich flavors and inviting aroma will make your kitchen the heart of the home. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this classic dish that promises satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for an additional few minutes.
- Serve on plates with extra sauce drizzled on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 135mg