Chicken Marsala

Golden chicken cutlets in a savory mushroom and Marsala wine sauce finished with a little butter. A classic that takes 35 minutes.

Servings
4
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Photo: Chicken Marsala
Photo of chicken marsala (not this exact recipe) by IReallyLikeYorhshirePuddding, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Servings
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Equipment

  • Large skillet

Instructions

  1. Slice each breast horizontally into two thin cutlets and press them to an even thickness. Season with the salt and pepper and dredge in the flour.

  2. Heat the oil and 1 tbsp butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the cutlets in batches until golden and cooked through, 3 minutes per side. Move to a plate.

  3. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook without stirring until browned underneath, 3 minutes, then stir and cook until tender, 3 minutes. Add the shallot and garlic for 1 minute.

  4. Pour in the Marsala and scrape up the browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, 3–4 minutes, then add the broth and simmer until slightly thickened, 3 minutes.

  5. Off the heat, swirl in the remaining butter. Return the chicken and turn it in the sauce, then scatter with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta.

Notes

  • Use dry Marsala, not sweet, for a savory sauce.

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Nutrition estimate

Calories
405
Protein
28 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
19 g

Per serving, estimated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed amounts. Optional ingredients and to-taste seasoning are not included, and actual values vary by brand. How we estimate

An original recipe written for CookSimple. Illustration: original artwork for CookSimple. Added September 25, 2026.