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Classic Chicken Marsala

A cozy, restaurant style dinner made right in your own kitchen with golden chicken and savory mushroom sauce.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 16, 2026
Classic Chicken Marsala
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so comforting about a plate of Chicken Marsala. It feels a bit fancy, but it is actually quite simple to put together on a busy weeknight. The combination of earthy mushrooms and the deep flavor of Marsala wine makes for a meal that feels truly special.

My biggest tip for this recipe is to make sure you use a dry Marsala wine rather than a sweet one. It makes all the difference in the balance of the sauce. If you have leftovers, this dish keeps beautifully in the fridge for a day or two.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the flour, salt, and pepper on a shallow plate.

  2. 2

    Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture and shake off any extra.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil and two tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook the chicken for about three to four minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from the pan.

  5. 5

    In the same pan, add the remaining butter and the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are soft and browned.

  6. 6

    Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  7. 7

    Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth. Let the liquid bubble and reduce by half for about five minutes.

  8. 8

    Place the chicken back into the pan to coat it in the sauce and let it warm through.

  9. 9

    Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this over a bed of mashed potatoes or pasta to soak up all the extra sauce. You can keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat them gently in a skillet with a splash of water.

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