Description
Chicken Marsala brings comfort straight to your dinner table with tender chicken nestled in a rich, wine-infused sauce. Seared golden and packed with savory depth, this classic Italian-American dish delivers warmth and satisfying flavor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 Boneless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 bunch Parsley
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and gently pound to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Whisk 1 cup sour cream, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika in a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers into a separate shallow dish for breading.
- Dredge each chicken breast completely in the sour cream mixture, ensuring total coverage.
- Roll the coated chicken through the crushed crackers, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere firmly.
- Arrange breaded chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter evenly across the top of the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 375°F, checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Pounding chicken breasts helps them cook evenly, so take time to get a consistent thickness around 1/2 inch.
- Crushed Ritz crackers create a crispy golden coating that adds delicious texture and flavor to the chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Ritz crackers with crushed gluten-free crackers or cornflake crumbs.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures your chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg