Creamy Decadent Chicken Marsala

What is are some of your favorite 30-minute meals? Just because a meal doesn’t take long to prepare doesn’t mean it can’t be elegant. This Creamy Decadent Chicken Marsala is a weeknight wonder that always feels like a special occasion.

There’s just something about this dish that feels like a special occasion every time. With just a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes, you’ll be serving a meal to remember.

Easy Elegance

You might have ordered chicken marsala from your favorite Italian restaurant, but have you made it yourself? This Creamy Decadent Chicken Marsala will become a regular in your rotation, and have you easily making at home.

Some recipes are about celebrating the ingredients themselves. You don’t need a long list of when you start with beautiful ingredients. Tender chicken, the aromatic pop of shallots, mushrooms, luscious cream, a tangy accent of Dijon, and of course the star of the show, Marsala wine all come harmoniously together in this dish.

There’s something magic that happens when earthy mushrooms and the natural sweetness of Marsala wine combine. The mushrooms become a little more intense and the Marsala gains layers of flavor. While most recipes only have the wine a sometimes a dash of broth, this dish gets elevated with that luxurious dash of heavy cream.

The silky sauce goes perfectly with pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes. Just add a salad and you have an unforgettable meal.

Sear, Pour, Simmer: How to Make Your Creamy Decadent Chicken Marsala

Heat your favorite pan, and make sure your wine glasses are ready for dinner because this dish comes together in minutes.

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Lightly season your chicken with salt and pepper.
• Add olive oil and butter to your heated pan. The butter will provide a hint of richness while the olive oil has a higher smoking point and will keep the butter from burning.
• Cook your chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. It will finish cooking in the sauce. Set aside.
• Add your shallots and mushrooms. Allow them to sauté until the shallots are tender and the mushrooms beginning to brown.
• Deglaze the pan with the marsala wine, making sure to scrape up all of the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard and stir to combine.
• Add the chicken back to the pan, along with any drippings. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens.
• Garnish with parsley.

It really is that easy! Are you looking for more easy recipes? Make sure you check out my recipe for Lemony Tuna Spinach Spaghetti.