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Creamy Chicken Marsala

Cultural Context

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that showcases the rich flavors of Marsala wine, a fortified wine from Sicily. It is often served in Italian restaurants and is popular for its creamy sauce and tender chicken. The dish reflects the Italian tradition of using local wines to enhance the flavors of the food, making it a beloved choice for family dinners and special occasions.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mushrooms
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/4 cup cooking cherry

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

1

Wrap chicken breasts in plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4 inch thick with a meat mallet.

2

Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in a shallow dish.

3

Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.

4

Heat 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

5

Add the chicken to the skillet and lightly brown on both sides.

6

Remove the chicken from the pan and slice 1 cup of mushrooms.

7

Sauté the mushrooms in the same pan.

8

Pour in 1/2 cup of Marsala wine and 1/4 cup of cooking cherry.

9

Return the chicken to the pan, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 10 minutes, turning the chicken once, until cooked through and juices run clear.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdeglazing

Equipment Needed

meat malletplastic wrapshallow dishlarge skilletmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chicken MarsalaMarsala Chicken
Local Name: Pollo alla Marsala cremoso

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