Description
Looking for the best creamy chicken marsala recipe that is easy quick and full of flavor? This simple dish delivers juicy chicken and mushrooms in a rich sauce that feels indulgent yet balanced. Perfect for weeknight dinners romantic meals holiday gatherings or family occasions. It is beginner friendly comforting and versatile while offering healthy ideas when paired with vegetables or grains and it is a recipe worth saving for repeat meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper evenly on both sides.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat then sear chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and remove.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 6 minutes until browned then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in Marsala wine and simmer for 2 minutes scraping the pan then add broth and cream.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 8 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens gently while spooning sauce over chicken.
Notes
- Use real Marsala wine for best flavor.
- Pound chicken for even cooking.
- Add broth if sauce becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg