How to Make Chicken Marsala Delight
This classic Italian-American dish combines juicy chicken cutlets with a velvety Marsala wine sauce infused with garlic, mushrooms, and a touch of cream. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes for a truly indulgent experience!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Marsala Sauce:
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup Marsala wine (sweet or dry)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra depth)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for extra richness)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For Serving:
- Mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice
Instructions
1. Prepare and Cook the Chicken
- Flatten chicken cutlets slightly for even cooking.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Marsala Sauce
- In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and Dijon mustard, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in Marsala wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add chicken broth and let simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter, whisking until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine and Serve
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until fully heated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Tips for the Best Chicken Marsala
✔ Use high-quality Marsala wine for a rich, deep flavor.
✔ Don’t skip the cream—it makes the sauce extra luxurious!
✔ For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce.
