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Best Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

Name: Best Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 200 g
Ingredients: chicken breast 4 pieces; cremini mushrooms 8 oz; all-purpose flour 0.5 cup; unsalted butter 2 tbsp; olive oil 2 tbsp; Marsala wine 0.5 cup; chicken broth 0.5 cup; salt 1 tsp; black pepper 0.5 tsp; fresh parsley 2 tbsp

Tender chicken breast in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce is an elegant yet easy dinner. This high protein chicken dish brings Italian-American flair to your family table.

Cook 40 min Difficulty NORMAL 310 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

chicken breast 4 pieces
cremini mushrooms 8 oz
all-purpose flour 0.5 cup
unsalted butter 2 tbsp
olive oil 2 tbsp

Seasonings/Sauce

Marsala wine 0.5 cup
chicken broth 0.5 cup
salt 1 tsp
black pepper 0.5 tsp
fresh parsley 2 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 10 g 13%

Protein 34 g 44%

Fat 12 g 43%

Serving size 200g

Cooking steps

1

Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent cooking; lightly season with half the salt and pepper.
2

Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess; meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp each butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Place chicken in hot skillet and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through, then remove to a plate and tent with foil.
4

Melt remaining butter and olive oil in same skillet, add sliced mushrooms, and sauté at medium heat for 5-6 minutes until deeply browned and moisture is evaporated.
5

Pour in Marsala wine, simmer 2 minutes over medium-high to let alcohol evaporate, then stir in chicken broth; scrape up browned bits and simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes to reduce slightly.
6

Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer gently for 3 minutes so flavors meld and chicken is heated through.
7

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving directly from skillet over favorite sides.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The core ingredients in Chicken Marsala are chicken breast and Marsala wine. The chicken provides a lean, high-protein base, while the Marsala wine delivers the recipe’s signature rich flavor, complemented by earthy mushrooms.

Q. How do I prevent the chicken from overcooking?

To avoid overcooking, make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly and sear them just until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken while you build the sauce with mushrooms and wine, then return it to the pan just to heat through before serving.

Q. What is the best way to achieve a rich, thick sauce?

After sautéing the mushrooms and adding Marsala wine, allow the sauce to simmer and reduce, which concentrates its flavor and naturally thickens it. Scraping the skillet will also incorporate fond, enhancing texture and depth.

Q. How many calories and macros are in each serving of this Chicken Marsala?

Each serving (200g) contains approximately 310 kcal, with 34g protein (44%), 10g carbohydrate (13%), and 12g fat (43%). This makes it a high-protein entrée with balanced fat and relatively low carbs.

Best Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

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