Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Cut into 4 equal portions. Mix flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; do not wipe the pan.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop color, then stir and continue cooking until browned and their moisture has evaporated, about 6 minutes total. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and garlic to the mushrooms; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Pour in Marsala, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth and thyme, then simmer 2 minutes more until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Top each piece with mozzarella, then sprinkle Parmesan over all. Transfer to a 400F oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, 10-12 minutes. Rest 3 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve directly from the skillet with crusty bread or buttered egg noodles to catch every drop of sauce.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly so it cooks at the same rate - uneven thickness leads to dry edges and raw centers. Use dry Marsala, not sweet; the sweet version makes the sauce cloying. The dish holds well for 30 minutes covered on the stovetop if you need to time it with sides.
