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Easy Creamy Chicken Marsala

This creamy chicken marsala is rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Tender chicken fillets are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a silky mushroom Marsala wine sauce with garlic, cream, and fresh parsley. Perfect over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally (4 fillets)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
Marsala Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz cremini or brown mushrooms sliced
  • 4 –5 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or half & half / evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet.
  4. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to a warm plate.
  5. Melt butter in the same pan.
  6. Cook mushrooms for 2–3 minutes, scraping browned bits.
  7. Add garlic, then pour in Marsala wine and broth.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/easy-creamy-chicken-marsala/

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half & half or evaporated milk for cream.
  • Use dry Marsala wine (not sweet) for authentic flavor.
  • Great served with fettuccine, creamy mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.