Easy Chicken Marsala

By lisaS

A delicious, classic chicken dish featuring chicken breasts braised in Marsala wine and mushrooms. Ideal for a weeknight meal or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 small chicken breasts, pounded thin and seasoned with salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium shallot, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup marsala
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 lemon, juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side and set aside.

Add the butter and mushrooms and saute until browned on both sides, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Add the shallot and saute for 1 minute.

Add the garlic and saute for half a minute.

Add the marsala, deglaze the pan, add the chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a boil and let simmer until reduced by half, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, mix in the butter and return the chicken to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in the parsley and remove from heat.

Serve and enjoy!