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Chicken Marsala Recipe

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, savory sauce made with Marsala wine and mushrooms. Perfect for a comforting, restaurant-style dinner at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 680 g / 1.5 lbs
  • 120 g all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 250 g cremini or white mushrooms sliced
  • 240 ml Marsala wine dry or sweet
  • 120 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or sauté pan
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 1 tongs or spatula
  • 1 plate for dredging

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place a chicken breast between plastic wrap or parchment and gently pound to about 1 cm (½-inch) thickness. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
  2. Season and dredge: Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
  3. Brown the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and almost cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Sauté mushrooms: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and their liquid has evaporated.
  5. Deglaze: Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Make the sauce: Add chicken broth and let the sauce simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
  7. Finish chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over the top, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
If Marsala wine is unavailable, use a mix of dry sherry and a touch of sweet wine.
For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream just before serving.