Description

Ina Garten’s Chicken Marsala combines tender chicken breasts with a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce, creating a dish that’s both comforting and elegant. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple yet sophisticated, bringing restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients for Chicken Marsala:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup flour (for dredging)
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
1 cup Marsala wine (sweet or dry)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Ingredient Notes and Variations:

Marsala Wine: Marsala is a key component, but dry sherry or sweet red wine can be substituted.
Mushrooms: Use cremini or shiitake mushrooms for a different flavor if desired.
Crockpot Option: For a slow-cooked version, sear the chicken and cook with the sauce on low for 3-4 hours.

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in flour to coat evenly.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Make the Marsala Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Add Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides, like garlic mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Don’t overcook the chicken: Sear until golden but be careful not to overcook it to keep the chicken moist.
Reduce the sauce: Let the sauce simmer to concentrate the flavors. For a thicker sauce, cook it down longer.
Add garlic: Sauté garlic with the mushrooms for extra depth of flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéed
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 breast
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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