Classic Creamy Chicken Marsala

Name: Classic Creamy Chicken Marsala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; 2 cup white mushrooms; 2 eschalots; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup dry marsala wine; 1/2 cup chicken stock/broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp cooking salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Indulge in this restaurant-quality Italian-American classic featuring tender chicken cutlets in a rich, velvety mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. It's an elegant yet simple 25-minute meal that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

large chicken breasts
2
white mushrooms
2 cup
eschalots
2
garlic
1 clove
dry marsala wine
1 cup
chicken stock/broth
0.5 cup
heavy cream
0.5 cup
all-purpose flour
0.3 cup
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
cooking salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thin steaks. Place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform 1 cm (0.4 inch) thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin to ensure even cooking.

Dredge the cutlets: Season both sides of the chicken with half of the salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly coat each piece of chicken, shaking off any excess flour just before you are ready to cook.

Sear the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is foamy, add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate.

Sauté aromatics and mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and oil. Once melted, add the diced eschalots and minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly until softened.