How to make delicious Chicken Marsala

By Chef Marie

Servings: 4 

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 4 shallots, chopped fine
• 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1/4 cup dry marsala
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1 –  Pound chicken breasts to even out thickness and lightly salt and pepper.

2 –  In large skillet, saute chicken in 2 T melted butter until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

3 –  Remove from pan and set aside.

4 –  Melt remaining butter in pan and add shallots and mushrooms.

5 –  Cook until mushrooms are lightly browned. 

6  –  Add Marsala and bring to a boil, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan.

7  –  Add cream and lemon juice and return to a boil.

8  –  Season with salt and pepper.

9  –  Return chicken to pan for about 3 minutes to reheat and finish cooking.

10 – Serve with buttered fettucini.

Marie is the co-founder of Recipezaar.  She is retired and lives in upstate New York.