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Easy Creamy Chicken Marsala for Two

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A quick and easy creamy chicken Marsala recipe perfect for a cozy date night dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seared and served with a rich, silky Marsala wine and mushroom sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each), pounded thin
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) dry Marsala wine
  • ½ cup (120 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place each breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a zip-top bag. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (About 5 minutes)
  2. In a shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. Lightly coat each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. (3 minutes)
  3. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. (8 minutes)
  4. Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden, about 6-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. (8 minutes)
  5. Pour the Marsala wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer and reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the chicken broth and continue simmering until slightly thickened, another 3 minutes. (7 minutes)
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce is silky and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let them warm through for 2 minutes. (5 minutes)
  7. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately with your favorite sides. (1 minute)

Notes

If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer to thicken or whisk in a small amount of cornstarch dissolved in cold water. Use dry Marsala wine for authentic flavor. Pounding chicken thin helps it cook evenly and stay juicy. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier sauce or coconut cream for dairy-free. Almond flour can replace all-purpose flour for gluten-free dredging.

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