Description
Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets sautéed with savory cremini mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and scallions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour, for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 7 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to create four thin cutlets. Season all sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. After it melts, add the sliced cremini mushrooms. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until they are nicely browned and fragrant, about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour the Marsala wine and chicken broth into the skillet with the mushrooms. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce slightly for about one minute, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
- Place the chicken cutlets back into the skillet. Spoon some of the mushroom and Marsala sauce over each piece. Let them cook together for approximately one more minute to meld flavors.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the chicken, focusing on covering each piece well. Then, scatter chopped scallions on top of the cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes to melt the cheese. For a browned and bubbly topping, optionally broil the dish for an additional few minutes. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure to use high-quality Marsala wine for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg