Description
Chicken Marsala is a delectable Italian-American dish that pairs tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a rich, savory sauce made from dry Marsala wine and earthy mushrooms. This recipe transforms any meal into a gourmet experience, combining comforting flavors that are sure to impress your family and friends, all while being easy enough for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing mushrooms, mincing garlic, and trimming excess fat from the chicken.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth; scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve warm drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg