Pollo Alla Marsala (chicken Marsala)

Pollo alla Marsala, or Chicken Marsala, is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful Marsala wine sauce. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in, and it pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Italian Chicken Marsala Italian Cuisine Stovetop Cooking
Pollo Alla Marsala (chicken Marsala)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and sauté until they are golden and the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
12g
Protein
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large skillet Shallow dish Plastic wrap

Tools

Meat mallet Spatula Cooking spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pollo alla Marsala with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or a bed of al dente pasta, and a glass of Marsala wine for a complete Italian dining experience.

Tips & tricks

For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Cost

$20