01Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • All-purpose flour, for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

02Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
  • Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Step 2: Dredge the Chicken
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Step 3: Sear the Chicken
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Step 4: Make the Marsala Sauce
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown.
  • Step 5: Deglaze the Pan
  • Pour the Marsala wine into the skillet and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Step 6: Simmer the Sauce
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet and simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
  • Step 7: Add the Chicken
  • Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Step 8: Garnish and Serve
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken marsala and serve hot.

Conclusion

Chicken Marsala is a delicious and elegant dish that is surprisingly simple to make. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful Marsala wine sauce, and earthy mushrooms creates a culinary masterpiece. Serve it with pasta or mashed potatoes and enjoy a taste of Italy in your own home.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Prepare the chicken by pounding it and seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 2Dredge the chicken in flour.
Step 3Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
Step 4Make the Marsala sauce with butter, mushrooms, garlic, Marsala wine, and chicken broth.
Step 5Deglaze the pan with Marsala wine and scrape up any browned bits.
Step 6Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly.
Step 7Add the chicken back to the skillet and simmer in the sauce.
Step 8Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
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