Best 7 Easier Chicken Marsala Recipes

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Chicken marsala is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is typically made with chicken breasts or thighs, mushrooms, and a marsala wine sauce. While it is a delicious dish, it can be time-consuming to make. This article provides several recipes for easier chicken marsala that can be made in a fraction of the time. These recipes use simple ingredients that are easy to find, and they can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN MARSALA



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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

1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded ¼-inch thick (see note), or chicken tenderloins
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 (8-oz) package pre-sliced bella or button mushrooms
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, from 1 medium shallot
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup chicken broth
⅔ cup dry Marsala wine
⅔ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, for serving (optional)

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

EASIER CHICKEN MARSALA



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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

¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup Marsala wine

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

EASY CHICKEN MARSALA



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This is an easy recipe that is company-worthy, I have served this to guests many times with rave reviews all around --- this is very good

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (can use regular salt)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
6 boneless chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/4-inch thickness)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
3 -4 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup marsala wine
1/3 cup sherry wine
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thick (does not have to be exactly 1/4-inch).
  • Mix together flour, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano in a shallow dish.
  • Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture on all sides.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet and brown the chicken on one side.
  • Turn the chicken over and add in the sliced mushrooms.
  • Pour in the Marsala and sherry; mix to combine.
  • Cover the skillet and simmer chicken and mushrooms for about 15-20 minutes (turning the chicken once).
  • Serve the chicken with Parmesan cheese if desired.

EASIEST CHICKEN MARSALA (MAKE THE NIGHT BEFORE)



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Used for our Gourmet Club. So, easy and delicious I kept thinking am I forgetting to do something. May seem like a lot of wine, but alot gets absorbed overnight by the chicken. Raves from the Club. This is a 5 star recipe for flavor & appearance however baking it in the dish that you have marinated it in does not allow the bottom of the breast to crisp and it remains very soft. Next time I would place it on a shallow rack in the oven or pan fry in a non stick pan so both sides get that lovely golden texture.

Provided by janet gut

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 chicken breast halves, pounded thin
Italian breadcrumbs
1 lb mushroom, sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
14 ounces marsala wine (use broth can)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Scramble egg in small bowl.
  • Dip chicken breasts into egg and dredge into bread crumbs on both sides.
  • Saute breasts in a small amount of olive oil in a frying pan; set aside.
  • Saute mushrooms and garlic in a small amount of olive oil.
  • Add broth and wine and bring to a boil.
  • Lay chicken breasts side by side in baking dish.
  • Pour mushrooms and wine sauce over chicken.
  • Marinate overnight in fridge.
  • Bake chicken at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes uncovered until hot.
  • Serve with rice or noodles.
  • **The sauce absorbs into the chicken so you want alot of sauce to begin with.
  • Also realize the alcohol burns off during the cooking.
  • If you choose to have less sauce, broth and wine should be of equal proportions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 233.3, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 18.9

EASY JUICY CHICKEN MARSALA RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Juicy Chicken Marsala Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, butter, garlic, shallot, cremini mushroom, dry Marsala wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, fresh parsley, Cooked pasta, potatoes, or rice

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup shallot, minced
1 lb cremini mushroom, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 cups dry Marsala wine
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
fresh parsley, for serving
1 lb Cooked pasta, potatoes, or rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise, then cut the larger, thicker half again horizontally, creating 3 equally thick cutlets. Place the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a wide, shallow dish and stir to combine. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking gently to remove any excess flour, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side, another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • To the same, now empt pan with leftover oil and butter, add the garlic, shallots, and cremini mushrooms, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan until the mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the Marsala wine and scrape all the caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice, and allow mixture to come to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Turn off the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of cold butter and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, and simmer for 5 more minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta, potatoes, or rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 982 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 8 grams

EASY CHICKEN MARSALA



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Chicken breasts are sauteed, then braised in Marsala wine and cream with mushrooms and green onion. Chicken Marsala simplified!

Provided by sal

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Marsala Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
⅓ cup Marsala wine
salt and pepper to taste
⅓ cup heavy cream
⅛ cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skilled over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Add green onion and mushrooms and saute until soft, then add Marsala wine and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 2 to 4 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cream and milk and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPEEDY CHICKEN MARSALA



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This is one of my favorite dishes to order in restaurants, so I created a version that I could make in a flash on a weeknight at home. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat or multigrain angel hair pasta
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dry Marsala wine

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, lemon pepper and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time; close bag and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In the same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return chicken to pan, turning to coat with sauce; heat through. , Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will make the dish easier to prepare and eat.
  • Pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Use a good quality Marsala wine. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Add the mushrooms and shallots to the pan after the chicken is cooked. This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Simmer the sauce for a few minutes. This will help to thicken the sauce and meld the flavors together.
  • Serve the chicken Marsala over pasta or rice. This will make a delicious and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make a delicious Chicken Marsala that your family and friends will love. This flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and sautéed mushrooms is sure to impress your guests.

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