Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a delicious Italian dish made with chicken cutlets, mushrooms, and a Marsala wine sauce. Pure comfort with mashed potatoes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken cutlets (4 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms (sliced)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2/3 cup marsala wine ((sweet))
- 2/3 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- 1
If using 2 larger chicken breasts, slice horizontally to make cutlets. Pound between plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness if uneven on one end. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil. Add the chicken and brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, cover with foil and set aside.
- 3
Add the garlic to the skillet and saute for 2 minutes on low. Add the mushrooms and 4 sprigs of thyme. Saute until mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Carefully add the marsala wine and chicken stock, bring to a boil. Stir constantly until reduced and sauce has thickened, about 3-4 minutes on medium high heat. Remove from heat and stir through the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Season to taste.
- 5
Transfer chicken back to skillet, turning to coat with sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, steamed rice or side of choice.