Chicken Marsala
Prep
10M
Cook
20M
Time
30M
Skill
Medium
Yield
CUISINE
Price
$

The key to this savory chicken dinner is the marsala wine that's used in the sauce. It's a one-pan dinner that's excellent served over rice, potatoes or pasta.
Prep Steps
- 2 shallots, finely {do:dice}
- 2 cloves garlic {do:mince}
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms into chunks {do:break}
Cut & Dredge
Slice horizontally into 1/4-inch cutlets, then season both sides with salt and pepper...
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dredge the cutlets in...
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Brown the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat...
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Cook the chicken in batches until golden brown, 2–3 minutes per side, then set aside.
The Marsala Sauce
In the same pan, sauté until softened and fragrant...
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Add and sauté until browned and tender...
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms{tip:Baby bella, cremini and brown mushrooms are the same mushroom: a young portobello. Stores just label them differently. White button mushrooms work too, with a milder flavor.}, broken into chunks
Pour in, scraping up the browned bits, and simmer about 1 minute...
- 1 cup dry marsala wine
Add and simmer until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes...
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter
Finish
Return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer a few minutes more. Serve over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes, garnished with...
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)