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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally (or 4 thighs)
  • 0.5 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup flour (plain/all-purpose)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter 30g

For the sauce

  • 2 eschalots (shallots), peeled and cut into 1cm squares
  • 1 garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cups white mushrooms, sliced 0.5cm thick
  • 1 cup dry marsala wine
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock/broth (low sodium)
  • 0.5 cup thickened / heavy cream
  • 0.25 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut each chicken breast in half to make 2 thin steaks. Cover with a freezer bag or Go-Between and pound to 1 cm thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • Sprinkle half the salt, pepper, and flour on the chicken and lightly rub to coat, shaking off the excess.

Cooking

  • Heat half the butter and oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining butter and oil. When melted, add eschalots and garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Pour in the Marsala wine, turn the heat to high, and boil for 3 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Add chicken stock, cream, salt, and pepper. Stir well, reduce to a simmer, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  • Rewarm the cooked chicken in the sauce for 30 seconds.

Serving

  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or polenta.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially mushrooms and herbs. Adjust sauce thickness to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword Chicken Marsala, dinner recipe, easy chicken recipes
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