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Creamy Garlic Chicken Marsala Recipe with Mushrooms Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy creamy garlic chicken marsala with mushrooms that delivers rich, comforting flavors balanced by the earthiness of mushrooms and subtle sweetness of Marsala wine. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour, for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces (225g) cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • ¾ cup (180ml) dry Marsala wine
  • 1 cup (240ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread the flour on a large plate. Lightly coat each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside, tented with foil.
  4. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and soft, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes silky.
  7. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestle into the sauce, and spoon sauce over the top. Warm through for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

Use dry Marsala wine for best flavor balance. Do not overheat cream to avoid curdling. Let chicken rest after searing to keep it juicy. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternative and heavy cream with coconut cream. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free flour blend for dredging.

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