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Classic Chicken Marsala

Four golden-brown chicken cutlets smothered in rich mushroom sauce, ready to serve as Chicken Marsala.
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Prepare pan-fried chicken cutlets in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce for an elegant, simple dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dredge each chicken cutlet lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet in batches, careful not to crowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and turn deep brown, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Add minced shallot and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the Marsala wine. Bring to a simmer and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add the chicken broth. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet. Spoon the sauce and mushrooms over the chicken. Heat through for 1 minute.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Pound the chicken evenly so it cooks quickly and uniformly.
  • Do not rush the mushroom browning step; this develops deep flavor for the sauce.
  • Use a dry Marsala wine for the best sauce flavor.

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