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Chicken Marsala Recipe

Chicken Marsala Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Chicken Marsala recipe. Tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a rich Marsala wine sauce with savory mushrooms, shallots, and herbs.

Ingredients

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For the Mushroom Mixture:

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped Shallots
  • 12 ounces Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped Fresh Sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, or according to your taste
  • 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, or according to your taste

For the Chicken:

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, or according to your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, or according to your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 pounds thinly sliced Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

For the Marsala Sauce:

  • 1 cup Marsala Wine
  • 1 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • All-Purpose Flour for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Making the Mushroom Mixture: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a heavy skillet. Melt over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until golden.
  2. Cooking the Mushrooms: Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes until slightly browned.
  3. Adding Flavor: Stir in the garlic, sage, and thyme, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Preparing the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness and dredge in seasoned flour.
  5. Cooking the Chicken: Cook the chicken in butter and olive oil until golden on both sides. Transfer to a platter in the oven.
  6. Making the Marsala Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with marsala wine. Add chicken broth, cream, lemon juice, and mushrooms. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Final Steps: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with roasted garlic mashed potatoes or fresh pasta.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.

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Keywords: Chicken Marsala, Marsala Wine, Mushroom Sauce, Italian Chicken Recipe

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