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Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Creamy Sauce

Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Creamy Sauce
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A simple and flavorful Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Creamy Sauce recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Featuring tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine and cream sauce, this Italian-American classic is elegant yet easy to make, providing a comforting and satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Mushrooms and Aromatics

  • 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Cooking Fats and Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure quick and uniform cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Mushrooms and Aromatics: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender. Then add the minced garlic and shallots, cooking until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Deglaze and Create the Sauce: Pour in the Marsala wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits. Let the wine simmer until it reduces by about half, intensifying the flavors.
  5. Add Cream and Broth: Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
  6. Return Chicken to the Pan: Place the chicken breasts back into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer together for a few more minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the rich flavors.
  7. Finish and Garnish: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for color and freshness just before serving.

Notes

  • Pound chicken evenly for juicy, consistent cooking.
  • Avoid overcrowding mushrooms to get a proper sear; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Use quality Marsala wine for the best flavor impact.
  • Simmer sauce gently to develop a rich, smooth texture without curdling the cream.
  • Spoon extra sauce over chicken and sides for maximum flavor.

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Keywords: Chicken Marsala, Mushrooms, Creamy Sauce, Easy Dinner, Italian-American, Weeknight Meal, Marsala Wine, Cream Sauce, Chicken Recipe

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