Tender Italian Chicken Marsala

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup Marsala wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Method

1. 01
   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge in the sifted flour, shaking off any excess.
2. 02
   In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 03
   In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and have released their moisture, about 5 minutes.
4. 04
   Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and sauté for an additional minute.
5. 05
   Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
6. 06
   Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook in the sauce until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
7. 07
   Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.