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Easy Chicken Marsala with mushrooms in a rich wine sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.

Easy Chicken Marsala Mushroom Wine Sauce Skillet

A cozy and comforting chicken marsala dish featuring mushrooms in a rich wine sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken cutlets Alternatively, thinly sliced chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms Sliced; can substitute with white button or shiitake
  • 1 cup marsala wine Use a drinkable quality for best flavor
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream Optional, for richer sauce
  • Salt to taste Season in layers during cooking
  • Pepper to taste For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken cutlets in a single layer and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes total. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. If using, stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken to the skillet.
  6. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a few minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the dish over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice, spooning the sauce generously over the top.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Use thin cutlets for best results and avoid crowding the pan. Let the chicken rest in the sauce prior to serving for enhanced flavor absorption.