Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin pieces. Place between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Even thickness ensures uniform cooking.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Combine flour, salt, and pepper on a flat plate. Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour and shake off any excess.
- Cook chicken in batches of 2 to 3 pieces to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through to 165 degrees F internally. Remove and set aside. Add more olive oil between batches if needed.
- Keep heat at medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and diced onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden and slightly caramelized and onion has softened.
- Stir in the flour and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a spoon.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and whisk to combine. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Reducing the heat before adding cream prevents the sauce from breaking.
- Raise heat back to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has turned a rich golden color and coats the back of a spoon.
- Return chicken to the skillet and nestle each piece into the sauce. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Marsala wine with 1/2 cup white grape juice and 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar. Sauce can be doubled for extra saucy results. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Thin thickened leftover sauce with a splash of chicken broth when reheating. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
