Description
Chicken Marsala is an Italian/American classic with pan fried thinly sliced chicken breasts topped with sautéed mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts, flattened to even thickness
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 Cup Flour, for dredging
- 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
For the Marsala Sauce:
- 1/2 Cup Marsala wine (dry or sweet, depending on your preference)
- 1/2 Cup Chicken broth
- 2 Cups Mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button mushrooms work well)
- 1 Shallot, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Using a meat mallet or the flat side of a heavy skillet, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Dredge the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, pour the flour. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and stir.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep it warm.
- Prepare the Marsala Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add another Tbsp of oil and butter if needed. Add the shallot, mushrooms and garlic. Sauté until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to caramelize.
- Deglaze the Pan:
- Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Turn the heat down to a simmer.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce for about 10-15 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
- Finish the Dish:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve alongside your favorite sides.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS:
MASHED POTATOES
GREEN BEANS