Description
Juicy pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich Marsala wine cream sauce with tender caramelized mushrooms. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, comfort food cravings, and impressive food ideas for guests. The creamy garlic-infused sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, making it a flavorful and satisfying chicken dinner option.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
¾ cup dry Marsala wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry, season, and dredge lightly in flour.
2. Heat oil and butter, sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
3. Remove chicken and sauté mushrooms 5–7 minutes until browned.
4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
5. Pour in Marsala wine and reduce by half.
6. Add broth and thyme, simmer 4–5 minutes.
7. Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently until thickened.
8. Return chicken to pan and simmer 5–7 minutes.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Properly brown the chicken for maximum flavor and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Use dry Marsala wine instead of cooking wine for authentic taste.
Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer after adding cream to prevent separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken marsala, creamy chicken recipe, dinner ideas, comfort food, quick dinner recipe