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Pan-seared golden brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, glossy mushroom marsala sauce and topped with fresh parsley.

Chicken Marsala

A classic Italian-inspired chicken dish with tender pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a savory mushroom Marsala-style sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white grape juice
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken breasts lightly between parchment paper to an even thickness.
  2. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish and dredge chicken lightly.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté mushrooms in the same skillet until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  5. Add chicken broth, grape juice, and balsamic vinegar, scraping the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir cornstarch mixed with water into the sauce to thicken.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until coated and glossy.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.