{"id":1880,"date":"2026-02-19T23:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1880"},"modified":"2026-02-19T23:37:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:37:52","slug":"classic-chicken-marsala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/classic-chicken-marsala\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Classic Chicken Marsala"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00a0Classic Chicken Marsala<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Easy 30-Minute Italian Chicken Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen with this <strong>Classic Chicken Marsala<\/strong> recipe! Tender, golden pan-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and garlic. This quick and easy Italian dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large breasts sliced in half lengthwise)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)<\/li>\n<li>4 teaspoons olive oil, divided<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup dry Marsala wine<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li>12 ounces cooked spaghetti (optional, for serving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0How to Make Classic Chicken Marsala<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the Chicken<\/h3>\n<p>Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.<br \/>\nLightly coat each piece in flour, shaking off any excess. This helps create a golden crust and thickens the sauce.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Sear the Chicken<\/h3>\n<p>Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<br \/>\nAdd the chicken and cook for 4\u20135 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165\u00b0F \/ 75\u00b0C).<br \/>\nTransfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic<\/h3>\n<p>In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil.<br \/>\nAdd sliced mushrooms and saut\u00e9 for 5\u20136 minutes until softened and lightly browned.<br \/>\nStir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Make the Marsala Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>Pour in the dry Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.<br \/>\nSimmer for 2\u20133 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off slightly.<br \/>\nAdd the chicken broth and continue simmering for 5\u20137 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Combine and Finish<\/h3>\n<p>Return the chicken to the skillet.<br \/>\nSpoon the mushroom Marsala sauce over the top and let everything simmer together for 3\u20135 minutes.<br \/>\nGarnish with fresh parsley before serving.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve over spaghetti, fettuccine, or mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.<\/li>\n<li>Add crusty bread to soak up the delicious Marsala sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <strong>dry Marsala wine<\/strong> for authentic flavor (not sweet).<\/li>\n<li>Do not overcrowd the pan when browning the chicken.<\/li>\n<li>For a creamy variation, stir in 2\u20133 tablespoons of heavy cream at the end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Classic Chicken Marsala Easy 30-Minute Italian Chicken Recipe Bring restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen with this Classic Chicken Marsala recipe!&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1881,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1880","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1880"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1880\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1882,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1880\/revisions\/1882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1880"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}