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Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe with Fresh Mushrooms Easy and Perfect

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A quick and comforting chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound or 450 grams), pounded to even thickness
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Marsala wine, dry or sweet
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Lightly coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter. Once melted, add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and moisture is released, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in Marsala wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits. Simmer until wine reduces by half, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Return chicken breasts to skillet, nestle into sauce, spoon sauce over chicken, and cook for another 2 minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
  8. Serve chicken topped with sauce and mushrooms. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen it. Avoid burning garlic by cooking mushrooms on moderate heat. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan butter alternatives.

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