Description
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce. It’s comforting, flavorful, and comes together in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup Marsala cooking wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour to coat lightly.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter. Add garlic, shallots, and mushrooms. Sauté until soft and browned.
- Pour in Marsala wine and scrape up any browned bits. Let it reduce slightly, then add chicken broth and thyme. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream if using. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–10 more minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in remaining butter for a glossy finish, then serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Add cream at the end to prevent curdling.
- Great with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg