Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The chicken is dredged in flour and then pan-fried until golden brown. It is then simmered in a sauce made with Marsala wine, mushrooms, and shallots. The sauce is rich and creamy, and it perfectly complements the tender chicken. Chicken Marsala is typically served with pasta or mashed potatoes. If you want to impress your friends and family with a delicious and elegant meal, then Chicken Marsala is the perfect dish for you.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN MARSALA
Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish of golden pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken to the bag; seal bag tightly and shake to coat chicken evenly. Set aside.
- Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (Use a stainless steel pan for the best browning. Nonstick will work too, but you won't get that nice golden color on the chicken.) Place the flour-dusted chicken in the pan, shaking off any excess first, and cook, turning once, until the chicken is golden and just barely cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of salt; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the broth, Marsala, heavy cream, thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper; use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the pan into the liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and gently boil, uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by about half, slightly thickened, and darkened in color, 10 to 15 minutes (you're going for a thin cream sauce; it won't start to thicken until the very end of the cooking time). Add the chicken back to the pan, along with any juices that accumulated on the plate. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce thickens a bit more, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, if using, and serve.
- Note: If your chicken breasts are large (like the ones in the photos that are about ¾ lb. each), it's best to first cut them horizontally to form four flat fillets, then pound them to an even ¼-inch thickness. If you pound large chicken breasts without first halving them, they'll be huge. Of course, you could also pound them thin first and then cut them in half vertically; the only drawback is that they'll lose their natural shape (which, admittedly, is not a big deal!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537, Fat 32 g, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sugar 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 877 mg, Cholesterol 203 mg
CHICKEN MARSALA
A delicious, classic chicken dish -- lightly coated chicken breasts braised with Marsala wine and mushrooms. Easy and ideal for both a quick weeknight entree AND serving to company.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
- In a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. Turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. Pour in wine and sherry. Cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 543 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHICKEN MARSALA
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To prepare the chicken, season the flour with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch-thick medallions. Coat with the flour and tap off any excess.
- Next, in a saucepan over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and allow to warm. After warming, add the chicken and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and repeat the process. After cooking all the chicken, hold warm covered on a plate. Add the marsala to the pan over medium-high heat. This will deglaze the pan. After deglazing, reduce the wine by three-fourths volume so 2 ounces remain. Then add the mushrooms. Stir the mushrooms, scraping the sides, then finish with the veal stock. Allow the stock to warm and thicken for 4 to 5 minutes, and then remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and finish by spooning over the cooked chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
CHICKEN MARSALA
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl or plate combine the flour and Essence and stir to combine thoroughly. Quickly dredge the chicken breast halves in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking to remove any excess flour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to the pan and add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are golden brown around the edges and have given off their liquid. Add the Marsala wine and bring to a boil, scraping to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. When the wine has reduced by half, add the chicken stock and cook for 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Lower the heat to medium and return the chicken breasts to the pan and continue to cook until they are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes. Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
CHICKEN MARSALA II
Flour coated chicken sauteed with a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. Mmmm, rich Marsala sauce, tender chicken - this recipe is sure to please! Great served with rice and veggies, if desired.
Provided by CMITCHEL97
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet. Saute mushrooms until soft, remove from skillet and place in a small, covered bowl.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow dish or bowl. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Place bacon in same skillet and cook over low heat until cooked but not crisp. Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and saute coated chicken over medium heat for 2 minutes each side, adding remaining butter as needed to prevent burning.
- Place chicken on a dish, cover and keep warm. In a medium bowl, slowly add water to cornstarch and mix together, then mix in wine. Pour liquid mixture into skillet, together with reserved mushrooms. Heat until mixture begins to boil and thickens, then pour over warm chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 106.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 417 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHICKEN MARSALA
Make this Chicken Marsala recipe for a delicious and satisfying dish. Serve it up alongside some pasta or a side salad for a well-rounded meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large, shallow dish; set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, tapping off excess; set aside. Add 3 tablespoons oil to skillet. When oil is shimmering, add chicken, and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Turn over, and cook 3 minutes more. Remove chicken to a plate; set aside and keep warm. Wipe skillet clean, if necessary.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are dark golden brown and all the released liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat, and add wine. Return skillet to heat, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Add garlic, lemon juice, butter, and parsley. Cook for 10 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
CHICKEN MARSALA
For an Italian favorite, try Tyler Florence's Chicken Marsala recipe, a flavorful meal of mushrooms, prosciutto and Marsala wine over tender chicken.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them; pound with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly.
- Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet. When the oil is nice and hot, dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. Slip the cutlets into the pan and fry for 5 minutes on each side until golden, turning once - do this in batches if the pieces don't fit comfortably in the pan. Remove the chicken to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the prosciutto to the drippings in the pan, saute for 1 minute to render out some of the fat. Now, add the mushrooms and saute until they are nicely browned and their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Pour the Marsala in the pan and boil down for a few seconds to cook out the alcohol. Add the chicken stock and simmer for a minute to reduce the sauce slightly. Stir in the butter and return the chicken to the pan; simmer gently for 1 minute to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
THE BEST CHICKEN MARSALA
This classic Italian-American dish is a nostalgic reminder of large family dinners of a bygone era. It's the ultimate crowd pleaser. The flavors from the marsala and cremini mushrooms bring a sweet earthiness to the sauce that really elevates simple seared chicken breasts.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 6 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put a chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick and 6 to 8 inches long. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Liberally sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Mix the flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper in a shallow bowl or plate. Dredge the cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 1 minute. Sear 3 cutlets until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sear the remaining 3 cutlets until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. It's ok if the chicken is not completely cooked through; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the same pan and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the mushrooms are slightly softened and just beginning to release some liquid, 3 to 4 minutes. (The mushrooms will soak up the oil quickly and dry up the pan; that's ok, more liquid will release as they cook longer.) Add the shallots and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Pour in the wine and 1/2 cup water. Return the pan to high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid reduces by a third and starts to thicken, 6 to 7 minutes. Whisk in the butter and continue whisking until it is melted and the sauce has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the cutlets and any accumulated juices to the pan and cook, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a platter and stir the parsley into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with more parsley.
EASIER CHICKEN MARSALA
Here's a lighter version of one of my favorite chicken dishes. For my family, this one's a keeper!
Provided by D. Alexander
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Marsala Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, garlic salt, pepper, and oregano. Dredge chicken in the mixture to lightly coat.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken in the skillet for 2 minutes, or until lightly browned on one side. Turn chicken over, and add mushrooms. Cook about 2 minutes, until other side of chicken is lightly browned. Stir mushrooms so that they cook evenly.
- Pour Marsala wine over the chicken. Cover skillet, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 313.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHICKEN MARSALA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, flour, salt, pepper, mushroom, marsala wine, lemon juice, garlic, butter, parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butterfly, pound and divide one chicken breast into 2 pieces.
- Combine flour, salt and pepper and dredge chicken breast in the seasoned flour. Dust off any excess.
- Fry the chicken in a little bit of oil on a hot skillet/pan. Fry 3 minutes per side.
- In the same skillet or pan, add the mushrooms. Cook until soft.
- Add the marsala wine, lemon juice, minced garlic, butter and parsley. Cook until sauce has slightly thickened.
- Serve chicken on top of or with pasta/ rice and spoon sauce over.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 0 grams
CHICKEN MARSALA FOR TWO - EASY
Chicken Marsala has an elegant restaurant type of taste. You are cooking out the alcohol and will be left with a wonderful flavor! There are many slight variations that I've tried and I decided to create my own simple version:-) You can buy the cheapest Marsala wine in the store for about $5:-)
Provided by MrsScarlettOhara
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 2 chicken breast, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1/3 cup olive oil & butter in a medium to large frying pan on medium heat.
- place 1/4 cup of olive oil in a freezer bag or container along with the italian bread crumbs.
- throw the chicken in the bag and shake.
- place 1 tbsp of oregano on a plate and coat one side of the breast. place that side in the heated pan.
- while browning sprinkle 1 tbsp of oregano on top of breast.
- turn chicken over when the 1st side is brown.
- add mushrooms, wine, vinegar & cook for 5 minutes covered.
- add the parmesan & turn the heat down on low until the chicken is cooked through (about 10 min.).
- serve as is or with a cream based pasta dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1210.5, Fat 103.3, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 164.9, Sodium 558.3, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 36.6
CHICKEN MARSALA FOR TWO
Make and share this Chicken Marsala for Two recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat water for the angel hair spaghetti if that's what you will be having with this meal.
- You want the water ready for the angel hair at a certain point in the chicken preparation.
- Timing will be important to have everything come together correctly.
- Prepare the chicken breast(s).
- What you want are chicken pieces that are about a quarter inch thick.
- You can pound a breast down to that thickness if you wish.
- I prefer to use a partically thawed breast from the freezer and slice it to the proper thickness.
- This produces two or three slices from a typical large breast.
- It's easier to slice the breast if it's still partially frozen; it doesn't slide around as much.
- Mix the dry ingredients and coat the chicken pieces.
- Coat them well and completely.
- I find the natural juice in the chicken as it further defrosts is sufficient but you can use an egg wash if you need to or want to but be aware it will change the taste.
- Reserve some of the coating mix to later thicken the sauce.
- (You might want to reserve the mix before coating to avoid contamination by raw chicken juices even though you will be cooking.
- When the water is heated, mushrooms sliced, and chicken coated you can start.
- Using medium high heat in a large skillet fry the chicken pieces for two minutes until the first side is browned.
- You should not need more than two minutes for this.
- Turn the chicken pieces over.
- Directly add the mushroom slices around the sides of the chicken.
- Cook another two minutes.
- After the two minutes stir the mushrooms and then add the Marsala wine.
- Cover and turn the heat down.
- Simmer for ten minutes.
- When you've got the cover on put the angel hair in the spaghetti water to cook for eight to ten minutes depending on how "done" you like your pasta.
- After the ten minutes your pasta is done and the Chicken Marsala is ready to finish.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Uncover the chicken and stack the chicken pieces up in one side of the skillet.
- Slowly add the reserved coating mix, stirring constantly.
- This is to thicken the sauce.
- Add the amount you need to thicken the sauce to the degree you want.
- Stir constantly to minimize clumping.
- (Note: if you want to minimize clumping put the coating mix into a jar, add a bit of water, close and shake until a thick mixture results.
- Add this slowly to thicken the sauce.).
- Dish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.3, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 90.7, Carbohydrate 101.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 45
Tips:
- Tenderize the chicken: For a more tender chicken, use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts until they are about 1/4 inch thick. This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use a good quality olive oil, a dry white wine, and fresh mushrooms.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken and vegetables. If the sauce is too thin, add a little cornstarch or flour to thicken it.
Conclusion:
Chicken marsala is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make a restaurant-quality chicken marsala at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give chicken marsala a try.
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