Quick & Easy Italian Chicken Marsala
This Chicken Marsala recipe features tender, seasoned chicken breasts simmered with mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine and sherry sauce, creating a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (pounded to ¼ inch thick)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup Marsala wine
- ¼ cup cooking sherry
Instructions
Prep Your Ingredients
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. This makes the cooking process smooth and easy.
Mix the Flour Mixture
- In a shallow dish or bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.Stir these together to ensure they're well mixed.
Coat the Chicken
- Take your chicken breast halves and coat them thoroughly with the flour mixture.This helps give the chicken a nice, crispy texture when cooked.
Heat the Skillet
- In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.Once the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces to the skillet.
Brown the Chicken
- Cook the chicken in the skillet until it’s lightly browned on one side.This should take a few minutes.
Flip and Add Ingredients
- Turn the chicken pieces over.Now, add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet.Pour in the Marsala wine and cooking sherry.These ingredients will create a flavorful sauce.
Simmer
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.Turn the chicken once during this time.The chicken is done when it’s no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
Serve and Enjoy
- Once cooked, serve the Chicken Marsala hot.It’s perfect with a side of rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
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