Description

This Chicken Marsala recipe is a restaurant-style dish made easy at home. Tender golden chicken is simmered in a savory mushroom and Marsala-inspired sauce with a touch of sweetness. It’s elegant enough for entertaining but simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or cutlets)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup rich grape juice blend

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for creamy version)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Pour in grape juice blend, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Add chicken broth and, if using, heavy cream. Simmer 5–6 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken to skillet, simmer 3–4 minutes until warmed through and coated with sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with desired sides.

Notes

For a lighter version, omit the cream.

Make it dairy-free by skipping butter and cream, using olive oil only.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra depth of flavor.

Shiitake mushrooms can replace cremini for an earthier taste.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months (without cream).

Reheat gently on the stovetop to prevent sauce separation.

Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg