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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

Pan-seared chicken cutlets in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. An Italian-American classic that's elegant yet effortless.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs Chicken breast
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts
  • 8 oz Mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Marsala wine
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 120 ml Chicken stock
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Flour
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 2 tbsp Parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.

    💡 Use dry Marsala, not sweet. The wine should reduce to a rich, glossy sauce.

  2. 2

    Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet.

    💡 Use dry Marsala wine and reduce sauce properly for rich flavor.

  3. 3

    Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Do not crowd - work in batches.

    💡 Use dry Marsala wine and reduce sauce properly for rich flavor.

  4. 4

    Remove chicken. Add mushrooms and shallots to the pan. Sauté until golden, 5 minutes.

    💡 Use dry Marsala wine and reduce sauce properly for rich flavor.

  5. 5

    Add Marsala wine and scrape up browned bits. Reduce by half, about 3 minutes.

    💡 Use dry Marsala wine and reduce sauce properly for rich flavor.

  6. 6

    Return chicken to pan. Simmer 2 minutes in sauce. Serve over pasta or with mashed potatoes.

    💡 Use dry Marsala wine and reduce sauce properly for rich flavor.