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Creamy Chicken Marsala
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Creamy Chicken Marsala

5 from 14 votes
Made with crispy pan-fried chicken with sautéed mushrooms ina rich and creamy Marsala wine sauce. It is one of the most famous Italian dishes, is easy to make at home and will rival any restaurant.  
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 503
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 oz mushrooms sliced (bella, button or white)
  • 1 shallot medium, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 cup Marsala wine dry
  • 2 teaspoons Brandy
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons parsley
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the butter.
  2. While the skillet is pre-heating, mix together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 tablespoon parsley, salt and pepper. Mix together.
  3. Coat each chicken thigh in the flour util coated evenly. Place the coated chicken in the heated skillet.
  4. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is golden brown, flip and cook for about another 5 minutes until golden brown on the other side. Remove the chicken and place on a plate. THE CHICKEN WILL NOT BE TRHOUGHLY COOKED.
  5. Reduce the heat on the skillet to medium. Add the olive oil, minced garlic and shallots. Cook until they begin to turn brown.
  6. Once the garlic and shallots have started to brown, add the mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms about 5 minutes until softened and add the wine, brandy, heavy whipping cream, remaining thyme and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Bring to a slow simmer and add the chicken back in. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Serve and enjoy!