Description
A classic Chicken Marsala recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and shallots. This Italian-inspired dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1/4-inch thick (see note), or chicken tenderloins
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For the Sauce:
- 1 (8-oz) package pre-sliced bella or button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, from 1 medium shallot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup dry Marsala wine
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Coat chicken in seasoned flour. Brown in a skillet.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté mushrooms, shallots, and garlic. Add broth, Marsala, cream, and herbs.
- Combine: Return chicken to the pan. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- If using large chicken breasts, slice horizontally before pounding for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 537
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 877 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 203 mg
