Description
This Chicken Marsala features golden pan-fried chicken cutlets in a rich, creamy Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, shallots, and fresh herbs. A classic Italian-American dish perfect for an easy yet elegant dinner
Ingredients
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1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded ¼-inch thick
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1 (8-ounce) package pre-sliced bella or button mushrooms
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3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (from 1 medium shallot)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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⅔ cup chicken broth
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⅔ cup dry Marsala wine
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⅔ cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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In a ziplock bag, combine flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and shake to coat evenly.
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Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off excess flour and add chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden and just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same pan. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
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Stir in shallots, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth, Marsala wine, heavy cream, thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Scrape up any brown bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle boil and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly.
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Return the chicken and juices to the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly more.
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Garnish with chopped parsley, if using, and serve hot.
Notes
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Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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For a richer sauce, you can increase the amount of heavy cream slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 150mg