Classic Chicken Marsala
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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404 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
46g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 404 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 136mg | 45% |
Sodium 554mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 46g | |
Vitamin C 2mg | 11% |
Calcium 31mg | 2% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 603mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
You will not believe how quick and easy it is to prepare this delicious chicken Marsala recipe. This recipe contains boneless chicken breasts, some basil, and Marsala fortified wine. This is an elegant dish for a family meal or special occasion. Dry Marsala wine is preferred but feel free to use a sweet Marsala wine.
The chicken is wonderful served with hot cooked angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti and a tossed salad or green vegetables. For extra color and flavor, add a few sliced green onions or fresh chopped Italian parsley to the skillet near the end of the cooking time. This is a dish you will make again and again.
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Ingredients
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4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 to 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
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1/2 cup Marsala wine
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place a chicken breast half between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
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Alternatively, if the chicken breasts are quite large, slice each horizontally to make 2 cutlets. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
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Combine flour, salt, pepper, and basil in a wide, shallow bowl; mix well.
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Heat the oil and butter in a heavy, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture.
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Arrange the chicken in the skillet and cook until lightly browned on the first side—about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Turn chicken and add mushrooms around the chicken pieces.
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Cook about 2 minutes longer, until lightly browned; stir the mushrooms.
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Add the Marsala wine to pan.
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Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
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Serve this easy chicken with hot cooked pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Tips
- If the chicken breast halves are large enough to make 2 cutlets, you might need only 2 or 3 for 4 servings.
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