Fancy Chicken Marsala

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Elevate your dinner table with this elegant Fancy Chicken Marsala recipe, a restaurant-quality dish that's surprisingly simple to make at home. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are lightly dredged in flour, pan-seared to golden perfection, and paired with a rich, velvety sauce featuring earthy cremini mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and a splash of dry Marsala wine. A touch of heavy cream adds luxurious creaminess, while fresh parsley brightens the flavors for a refined finish. Ready in under 45 minutes, this classic Italian-American favorite is perfect for special occasions or a weeknight indulgence. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, al dente pasta, or steamed vegetables for a meal that’s as comforting as it is impressive.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 0.75 cups Dry Marsala wine
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth
• 0.25 cups Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Dredge the chicken breasts in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and let it melt. Cook the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and softened.

5. Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.

6. Pour the Marsala wine into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Let it cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

7. Add the chicken broth and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce.

8. Stir in the heavy cream, and simmer for 2-3 more minutes until the sauce is thickened and creamy.

9. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top of the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the chicken through.

10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the Fancy Chicken Marsala hot with your choice of side dishes such as mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (357.6g)

Calories		615
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		26.8 g	34%
	Saturated Fat	11.1 g	55%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		186 mg	62%
Sodium		698 mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate		21.1 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	1.1 g	4%
	Total Sugars	5.0 g
Protein		57.9 g	116%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		39 mg	3%
Iron		2.9 mg	16%
Potassium		743 mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 971 cal (43.4%%)

Protein: 927 cal (41.5%%)

Carbs: 337 cal (15.1%%)