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    Home » Main Dishes » Chicken/Turkey

    Easy Chicken Marsala

    Published: Sep 9, 2017 · Modified: May 23, 2022 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Easy Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms will knock your socks off!  A company-worthy main dish ready in 30 minutes.

    chicken marsala with mushrooms on a plate with a bite taken

    I’ve been eating a version of this Easy Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms my whole life. Except, I only knew it as Mom’s “chicken with wine and lemon.”

    As kids, my brother and I would stand on one side of our kitchen peninsula (the counter came up to my neck) and watch Mom pound chicken breast cutlets, flour them and sauté them in her electric skillet. We’d anxiously await the moment when any stray bites of hot, tender chicken would be available for the taking, before she added the lemon and wine.

    It was one of life’s simple pleasures.

    overhead view of chicken marsala with mushrooms on a plate with fork and knifeSo, when I told Mom I wanted to publish a Chicken Marsala recipe and asked if she knew how to make it, she chuckled.

    “What do you think the chicken with the wine is?” she laughed. “You can add mushrooms, if you want.”

    Oh. This is what happens when your Mom’s from Italy. You grow up eating restaurant-quality meals like it’s no big deal.

    Mom always uses a sweet cooking wine instead of Marsala, and I’ve substituted whatever I had on hand a couple times. But I used the real thing for these photos.

    side view of chicken marsala with mushrooms on a plate Marsala is brownish-red and tastes similar to Port, according to my wine-making hubby. It’s often served with dessert. I went ahead and poured some Marsala in the glasses you see in the photos, so you can get a sense of what it looks like.

    This dish is easy to make, especially if you buy thin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts and already-sliced mushrooms. (Just make sure you choose mushrooms without too much dirt.) Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes and requires only one pan.

    Like Mom, I don’t use any shallots or garlic in my Chicken Marsala. The wine, lemon, butter and oil provide plenty of delicious flavor. And, unlike American versions of this dish, there’s no broth in this recipe.

    This is company-worthy stuff, folks. You’ll be amazed.

    Chicken marsala with mushrooms on a plate

    It goes great with rice, Parmesan Risotto, Oven-Roasted Potatoes or Creamy Parmesan Polenta. Oh, and it’d be fabulous with this Baked Risotto with Asparagus and Spinach.

    For a low-carb option, serve it with Cauliflower Rice Caprese. And, if you really want a special meal, this Easy Chicken Marsala can follow a course of Homemade Manicotti. Wear your stretchy pants.

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    Enjoy!

    cut open piece of chicken marsala with mushrooms and lemon

    Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

    This Easy Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms will knock your socks off!  A company-worthy main dish ready in 30 minutes.
    4.58 from 7 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 13 minutes
    Cook Time: 17 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 366kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    Chicken

    • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 ⅓ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin)
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ cup Marsala wine
    • juice of ¼ lemon

    Mushrooms

    • 16 ounces sliced white mushrooms (Buy the cleanest ones.)
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (heaping)
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    Instructions

    • Clean the mushrooms by placing them in a colander and running them under a light spray of water. Use a vegetable brush to gently scrape off any dirt. Pat the mushroom slices dry with a paper towel.
    • In a dinner plate, stir together the flour with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
    • Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap. Place the chicken breasts on the plastic and cover them with another sheet of plastic wrap. Pound the breasts with a mallet or skillet to thin them further and tenderize them.
    • Using a fork, transfer one piece of chicken to the flour mixture. Flour both sides of the chicken, patting the flour onto the chicken with the back of your fork. Transfer the floured chicken to a plate. Continue flouring the remaining breasts.
    • In a large skillet (cast iron works great if you have one) melt one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer. (They should fit, but if not, cook them in two batches.) Sauté the chicken over high heat until golden brown on the first side. (It should take 2-4 minutes.)
    • When the first side is done, flip over the chicken to brown the other side. (It should take a couple minutes.)
    • Pour the wine over the chicken and squeeze on your lemon juice. Cook for a couple more minutes, flipping the chicken over one more time to coat it in the sauce.
    • Turn off the heat and remove the cooked chicken to a serving platter, leaving the pan juices in your skillet. Cover the chicken with foil.
    • Turn on the heat to medium high and add 2 tablespoons of butter to your skillet to melt.
    • Add the sliced mushrooms and spread them out in the pan. Sprinkle on ⅛ teaspoon of salt and a heaping ⅛ teaspoon of pepper.
    • Cook the mushrooms until most of their liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. It could take up to 10 minutes. Taste a mushroom to see if it’s cooked. If needed, add more salt and pepper.
    • Serve the chicken topped with the mushrooms and pan juices. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.

    Notes

    It saves time to buy thin chicken cutlets. If you only have thick chicken breasts, you will need to slice them in half horizontally (like splitting a deck of cards) to make them thinner before starting this recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg
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    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C. Based on my Mom’s version, but she never measures anything. Easy Chicken Marsala originally published on Food Fanatic.)

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    Comments

    1. Brenda Sparks

      November 09, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      Amazing and Easy! I cant cook to save my life. My picky teenage son who wont eat anything I cook ate 2 pieces. My Family iż not a fan of mushrooms, so we used broccoli instead.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        November 09, 2018 at 8:08 pm

        I'm so glad this was a hit, Brenda! See, you CAN cook!

        Reply
    2. Joann

      December 08, 2017 at 6:21 am

      Just realizing that I should check with you.
      I hope it’s ok when I post those pictures on FB and site you and your blog. Have lots of foodie friends and so want them to know....it’s still so exciting to me when a new recipe works well...and yours always do 👩‍🍳👍🏼😍

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 08, 2017 at 9:57 am

        Please feel free to share, Joann! Thank you so much.

        Reply
    3. Joann

      December 07, 2017 at 6:05 pm

      I finally made this...so easy and so divine!!!
      Adding to my list of weeknight delights!
      Delish!!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 07, 2017 at 9:04 pm

        I love hearing that, Joann! Your picture looked so good. Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    4. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      October 14, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Very delicious dish Andrea!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 14, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        We really enjoy this. Thanks, Cheryl!

        Reply
    5. Tina | The Worktop

      September 09, 2017 at 5:40 pm

      Lucky you getting restaurant like meals served at home like it's no big deal! This looks great!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 09, 2017 at 6:51 pm

        I was very spoiled by my Mom's cooking. That's why I lost 15 pounds during my freshman year away at college, Lol! Thanks, Tina.

        Reply
    6. Brandi Crawford

      September 09, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      You had me at easy! This looks sooo good!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 09, 2017 at 4:53 pm

        It tastes even better. Thanks, Brandi!

        Reply
    7. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

      September 09, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      This looks amazing as I love saucy dishes, chicken and mushrooms. Will bookmark this to make!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 09, 2017 at 4:52 pm

        I hope you enjoy it, Bintu!

        Reply
    8. Ginny

      September 09, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Easy meals like this are so great for weeknight meals! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 09, 2017 at 3:11 pm

        And the best part is, it tastes like you've been cooking for hours. Thanks, Ginny!

        Reply
    9. Haley D. Williams

      September 09, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      I have similar memories of my mom making chicken in the kitchen! Great inspiration for your recipe.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 09, 2017 at 2:24 pm

        Those are the best kind of memories. Thanks, Haley.

        Reply
    10. Angie Ohmann

      September 09, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      Love this!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 09, 2017 at 1:59 pm

        Thanks, Angie! My family loves it too. 🙂

        Reply

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