Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
5 unit

chicken breasts

0.25 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 cup

mushrooms

sliced

14.5 unit

whole tomatoes

drained and chopped

8 unit

tomato sauce

0.33 cup

marsala wine

0.5 tsp

dried basil

1 unit

cooked linguine

Step 1
~3 min

Combine chicken, flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag.

Step 2
~3 min

Shake to coat chicken thoroughly.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Brown chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes per side and remove from skillet.

Step 5
~3 min

Set chicken aside.

Step 6
~3 min

In the same skillet, cook and stir mushrooms and garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until garlic is cooked to preferred doneness.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir in drained and chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, Marsala wine, and dried basil.

Step 8
~3 min

Simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Return chicken to the skillet.

Step 10
~3 min

Spoon sauce over the chicken to fully coat it.

Step 11
~3 min

Cover the skillet and simmer for at least 5 minutes, turning chicken once during cooking. Cook longer if preferred.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve hot over linguine or other pasta of choice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for faster and more even cooking.

Don't overcrowd the skillet when browning the chicken.

Adjust the amount of Marsala wine to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Green salad
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/Italian-American

Cultural Significance

Classic Italian-American dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family dinners
Special occasions

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal
Special occasion

Popularity Score

70/100

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