Chicken Marsala recipe

 

Italian-American Chicken Marsala Recipe

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish made with thinly pounded chicken breasts that are coated in flour and sautéed until they are golden brown. The chicken is then removed from the pan and a Marsala wine and mushroom sauce is made in the same pan. The chicken is then returned to the pan and simmered in the sauce until it is cooked through. The dish is often served with pasta or rice on the side. Some variations of the recipe may also include shallots, garlic, and other herbs and spices in the sauce. Chicken Marsala is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare at home.

Chicken Marsala recipe

Here is a recipe for Chicken Marsala that serves 4 people:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Marsala wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them with a rolling pin or a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Dip the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
4. In the same pan, add the mushrooms, shallot, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
5. Add the Marsala wine, chicken broth, thyme, and parsley to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
6. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and serve the chicken with the sauce over the top. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Chicken Marsala! Let me know if you have any questions or need any substitutions.

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