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Marsala Sauce

This Marsala Sauce is rich, creamy, flavorful, and so delicious served over chicken, mashed potatoes, or veggies!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Dish - Chicken, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy, easy, marsala wine
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

Marsala Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I did 3/4 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (8 oz) package sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup marsala wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Chicken - Optional, for serving

  • 2 (8 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Marsala Sauce

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large sauté pan.
  • Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and mushrooms, and cook for an additional 2-5 minutes, or until mushrooms are cooked to your liking.
  • Sprinkle in flour, and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  • Deglaze pan with wine, then stir in broth and cream.
  • Bring to a simmer, then simmer for 2-5 minutes, stirring regularly, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  • Serve with chicken, pasta, mashed potatoes, etc and enjoy!

Chicken - Optional, for serving

  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat oil in a large straight edged sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add chicken and cook on one side for 4 minutes - don’t touch it.

  • Flip the chicken, then cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  • Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes and drizzle with marsala sauce.
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Notes

Nutrition facts do not include chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg