Description
Chicken Marsala is a delectable and comforting dish that features tender pan-fried chicken cutlets simmered in a savory mushroom sauce with a creamy finish. The rich flavors of the mushrooms combined with the tangy notes of Marsala apple vinegar create a delightful experience for your palate. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it an impressive centerpiece on any table. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces pre-sliced mushrooms (bella or button)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- â…” cup chicken broth
- â…” cup dry Marsala apple vinegar
- â…” cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning flour with salt and pepper in a ziplock bag. Add chicken and shake to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the coated chicken until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté mushrooms until browned (3-4 minutes). Add shallots, garlic, and salt; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in broth, Marsala apple vinegar, heavy cream, thyme, remaining salt, and pepper. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer until sauce thickens (10-15 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pan; simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg