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Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe

Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe
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5.2 from 7 reviews

This Easy Chicken Marsala recipe features tender, golden-brown chicken breasts sautéed with savory mushrooms in a rich, slightly sweet balsamic and honey sauce. It’s a quick, flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet simple enough for any cook to master.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise if large)
  • Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon (or 2 tablespoons) honey
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season and cook chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with kosher salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
  2. Sauté mushrooms and garlic: Add sliced mushrooms to the same pan and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add minced garlic and sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture. Stir continuously and cook for 1 minute to combine flavors and thicken the sauce base.
  3. Prepare balsamic-honey mixture: In a small jug, whisk together aged balsamic vinegar and honey until the honey dissolves completely. Reduce pan heat to medium-low.
  4. Cook balsamic mixture: Pour the balsamic and honey mixture into the pan with mushrooms. Stir continuously and cook until the liquid mostly evaporates and thickens, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add broth and simmer sauce: Add chicken broth to the pan and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a nice consistency.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan and spoon the mushroom sauce over them, warming through.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired, then serve immediately for a delicious, hearty meal.

Notes

  • If your chicken breasts are large, slice them in half lengthwise to ensure even cooking.
  • Use aged balsamic vinegar for a sweeter, richer sauce; regular balsamic will work but taste might vary slightly.
  • Adjust honey amount based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • For a gluten-free version, confirm your chicken broth and cornstarch are certified gluten-free.
  • Leftover Chicken Marsala keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheats nicely in a skillet or microwave.

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