Description
Easy Creamy Chicken Marsala is a rich and comforting one-pan dinner made with tender pan-seared chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and a silky Marsala wine cream sauce. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, special occasions, or when you need reliable dinner ideas that feel restaurant-quality at home. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a satisfying meal that delivers bold flavor, creamy texture, and classic Italian-inspired comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds total
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
3/4 cup Marsala wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Pat dry the chicken breasts. In a shallow bowl combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast evenly in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms and cook 5 to 6 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Pour in the Marsala wine and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and simmer 3 to 4 minutes more.
5. Stir in heavy cream and cook 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use dry Marsala wine for the most authentic flavor.
If the sauce thickens too much while reheating, add a splash of broth or cream.
For extra depth, allow the Marsala wine to reduce fully before adding the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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