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One-Pan Chicken Marsala

Tender chicken in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce that tastes like it came from your favorite Italian restaurant. The whole thing comes together in just 30 minutes and cooks in one skillet for easy cleanup.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or skillet
  • Shallow dish (for dredging the chicken)
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 chicken breast cutlets (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces sliced bella mushrooms (baby portobellos)
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup marsala wine
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Dredge the chicken.   Whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Then, coat each chicken cutlet evenly on both sides with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
  • Cook the chicken.  Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets in a single layer (working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked through at this point. Then, transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Cook the veggies.  In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Then, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 6-8 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden brown. Next, stir in the diced onion and garlic, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Add wine and simmer.  Pour in the Marsala wine and simmer over medium heat. Allow the wine to reduce by half, taking about 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Thicken the sauce.  Once the wine has reduced, stir in the chicken stock, heavy cream, and thyme. Continue simmering the sauce for about 3 minutes, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Add chicken.  Return the chicken cutlets and any juices that have accumulated on the plate into the pan. Stir gently to coat the chicken with the sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for another 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish and serve.  Stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Notes

Best served over: Linguine, fettuccine or pappardelle pasta. You could also serve it over wild rice, white rice or mashed potatoes.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Other mushrooms you can use: Button, Crimini, Portobello, Shiitake, Porcini.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 424kcal
Author: Katie Shaw