Description
Best Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that beautifully balances tender chicken breasts with a rich, savory Marsala wine sauce. Enhanced by earthy sautéed mushrooms and fragrant garlic, this comforting meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. Its vibrant colors and enticing aromas will impress anyone at your dinner table, making it an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep them: slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove chicken from the skillet.
- Sauté mushrooms in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until browned. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Deglaze the pan with Marsala wine, scraping up any brown bits.
- Stir in chicken broth and return chicken to the skillet. Simmer until heated through (about 10 minutes).
- Serve on plates drizzled with sauce and garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg