Quick Creamy Chicken Marsala
A fast and creamy Chicken Marsala recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce with a touch of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Spread flour on a plate and lightly coat each chicken breast, shaking off excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in Marsala wine, scraping the pan to lift browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce by half, about 5 minutes. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, cooking 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and warm together 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and olive oil instead of butter. Use dry Marsala wine for best flavor. If sauce is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add chicken broth. Chicken thighs can be used but may require longer cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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