Easy Chicken Marsala
Classic Italian-American comfort food made at home in just 30 minutes! This creamy mushroom and wine sauce over juicy chicken is simple, rich, and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried / Sautéed
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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 fairly thin
1 large clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup Marsala wine (semi-sweet or dry)
1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thin cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge in flour.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining butter and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until browned.
Stir in minced garlic and Marsala wine; let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add the cream and return chicken to the pan. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
Season with extra salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).
Notes
For smaller chicken breasts, skip halving but increase cook time slightly.
Use semi-sweet or dry Marsala wine for best flavor.
Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 165°F internally.
This recipe appears in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/easy-chicken-marsala/
