Classic Chicken Marsala with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

🍷 Classic Chicken Marsala with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cooking Time: 25 minutes

🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 4

⚡ Calories: ~485 kcal per serving

🛒 Ingredients:

◾️ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

◾️ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

◾️ Salt & black pepper to taste

◾️ 3 tbsp olive oil

◾️ 3 tbsp unsalted butter

◾️ 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced

◾️ 3 cloves garlic, minced

◾️ 3/4 cup Marsala wine

◾️ 3/4 cup chicken broth

◾️ 1/2 cup heavy cream

◾️ 1 tsp dried thyme

◾️ 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

🔹 Step 1:

🪶 Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt & pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off the excess.

🔹 Step 2:

🔥 Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

🔹 Step 3:

🍄 In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil + 3 tbsp butter. Sauté mushrooms for 4–5 minutes until browned.

🔹 Step 4:

🧄 Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute.

🔹 Step 5:

🍷 Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth. Scrape the pan to deglaze. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, until reduced by half.

🔹 Step 6:

🥛 Stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

🔹 Step 7:

↩️ Return the chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.

🔹 Step 8:

🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

✅ Tips for Success:

✔️ Use sweet Marsala wine for a richer, deeper flavor.

✔️ Don’t skip the step of pounding the chicken—it ensures even cooking.

✔️ Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce! 🍞🍝