
Chicken Marsala
A lighter version of a classic. I decided to skip the cream and reduce the butter.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
chicken
- 1½ poundsboneless (skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise and pounded to ¼-inch thick, or chicken tenderloins (you can also cut into medallions))
- 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoonKosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
mushrooms
- 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
- 8 ouncesof your favorite mushrooms (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cupfinely chopped shallot
- 2 clovesgarlic (grated or minced)
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
sauce
- 2/3 cupchicken broth
- 2/3 cupdry Marsala wine
- 2/3 cupheavy cream
- 2 teaspoonschopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
garnish
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh Italian parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
- 2
Place the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Add the chicken, turning to coat evenly. Alternatively, use a zip-top bag for coating.
- 3
Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flour-dusted chicken, shaking off any excess first, and cook, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Add the shallots, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- 7
- 8
Add the chicken broth, Marsala wine, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan into the liquid.
- 9
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and gently simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by about half, slightly thickened, and darkened in color — 10 to 15 minutes.
- 10
Return the chicken to the pan, along with any accumulated juices. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly more, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 11
- 12
Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Chef's Notes
Copyright: Chef Laura Bonicelli
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
28g
Protein
11g
Carbs
22g
Fat
1g
Fiber
657mg
Sodium