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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
2 large chicken breasts (300g/10oz each), cut in half horizontally (or 4 thighs)
1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 eschalots (shallots), peeled and cut into 1cm / 1/3" squares
1 garlic, finely minced
2 cups white mushrooms, sliced 0.5cm / 1/5" thick
1 cup dry marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken stock/broth, low sodium
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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

Pound chicken to even 1 cm / 0.4" thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, dust with flour. Shake off excess before cooking.

2

Melt half butter and oil in large non-stick pan over medium high. Cook first side of chicken for 4 min until golden and crisp, then other side for 2 min. Remove onto plate.

3

Add remaining butter and oil. Once foamy, cook eschalots and garlic for 1 min, then mushrooms for ~4 min until soft. Reduce marsala by half. Then add stock, cream, salt and pepper. Simmer few min until thickens to thin cream consistency. Put chicken back in, simmer 1 min. Sprinkle with parsley, serve over mash, pasta, rice, polenta!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdeglazing

Equipment Needed

large non-stick panmeat mallet or rolling pinfreezer bag or Go-Between

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chicken MarsalaMarsala Chicken
Local Name: Pollo alla Marsala cremoso

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