Description
This classic Chicken Marsala recipe is a delicious, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. Perfect for a fancy dinner or a weeknight treat, it’s sure to become a family favorite! Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (pounded to ¼ inch thickness)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup Marsala wine
- ¼ cup cooking sherry
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish or bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until lightly browned on one side.
- Cook with Mushrooms: Flip the chicken, add the mushrooms, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Simmer in Sauce: Pour in the Marsala wine and sherry. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, turning the chicken once, until cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon the sauce over it. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free version, substitute Marsala wine and sherry with chicken broth and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Pounding the chicken breasts ensures even cooking and tender meat.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, fettuccine, or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg