Chicken Marsala

Golden chicken thighs simmered in a rich, buttery mushroom Marsala sauce. A one-pan comfort dish with restaurant-level flavor in under an hour.

Why You'll Love Chicken Marsala

It's deeply savory, restaurant-quality, and comes together in one pan. The Marsala sauce is luxurious and layered-perfect for weeknight cooking that doesn't feel like weeknight cooking.

Tips and Tricks

• Dredging chicken in flour gives it a golden crust and thickens the sauce naturally.
• Use dry Marsala wine, not sweet.
• Don't rush the reduction-it's where all the flavor comes from.

Variations

• Use boneless pork chops or chicken breasts instead of thighs.
• Stir in a splash of cream for a creamier version.
• Swap mushrooms for wild or cremini mushrooms for deeper flavor.

Substitutions

• Dry sherry or white wine + 1 teaspoon brown sugar for Marsala wine.
• Avocado oil or ghee for olive oil.
• Chicken breasts, pounded thin, for chicken thighs.

Best Served With

• Buttery mashed potatoes
• Fresh pappardelle pasta
• Garlic green beans
• Warm, crusty bread

How to Store Leftovers

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to preserve the sauce texture.

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Golden chicken thighs simmered in a rich, buttery mushroom Marsala sauce. A one-pan comfort dish with restaurant-level flavor in under an hour.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 1977

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 2 chicken thighs
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 8 oz mushrooms sliced
• ¾ cup Marsala wine
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Equipment

• Large Skillet
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden Spoon
• Tongs

Method

 

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off excess.
2. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil, and sauté mushrooms until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Deglaze with Marsala wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half.
5. Add chicken broth and simmer again until reduced by half.
6. Lower heat to low. Stir in 2 tablespoon butter until emulsified.
7. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 more minutes to absorb flavor.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1977kcalCarbohydrates: 129gProtein: 58gFat: 117gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 61gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 862mgPotassium: 1523mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 9mg

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