Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Pound each piece to about 1/4 inch thick between two sheets of plastic wrap using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. On a plate, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken through the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Cook chicken in batches without crowding the pan, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add more oil between batches if needed.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and diced onion. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
- Add the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and simmer for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and turns a rich golden brown. If the sauce is still thin after 10 minutes, continue simmering for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and heat in the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Serve immediately over egg noodles, pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan when searing chicken or it will steam instead of brown. Scraping up the browned bits before adding wine is essential for maximum sauce flavor. If sauce is too thin, continue simmering uncovered before returning the chicken. Leftovers keep for up to 4 days in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to loosen the sauce. Non-alcoholic substitute: replace Marsala wine with 1/2 cup white grape juice plus 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar.
