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Easy Chicken Marsala

This dish is a comforting classic with a creamy Marsala sauce, earthy mushrooms, and tender chicken. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Dash of black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced in half and pounded thin (if over 1/2 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Slice chicken breasts thinly and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through, then remove and cover.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic for about 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour, mix well, then slowly add chicken broth while stirring.
  • Add Marsala wine, simmer until reduced by half, then stir in heavy cream.
  • Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and serve over fettuccine.

Notes

Pound chicken thin for even cooking.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet for a good sear.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg