Best 6 Favorite Chicken Marsala Recipes

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Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce makes this dish a favorite among food lovers. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Chicken Marsala, you've come to the right place. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to help you create a mouthwatering Chicken Marsala that will impress your friends and family. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

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

THE BEST CHICKEN MARSALA



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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

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups dry marsala wine
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish

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.

CHICKEN MARSALA



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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

¼ cup all-purpose flour for coating
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup Marsala wine
¼ cup cooking sherry

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

FAVORITE CHICKEN MARSALA



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The slightly sweet flavor of Marsala wine pairs well with the earthy taste of mushrooms. My version of a classic main course also features heavy whipping cream.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 large shallots, chopped
1 cup marsala wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
PASTA:
1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
1 whole garlic bulb, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil and 2 tablespoons butter in batches until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Saute mushrooms and shallots in remaining butter until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Sprinkle with remaining flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. In the same Dutch oven, saute garlic in oil and butter for 2 minutes. Return pasta to the pan; stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and reserved cooking liquid., Place pasta on a serving platter; top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN MARSALA



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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

4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
8 ounces crimini or porcini mushrooms, stemmed and halved
1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

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.

CHICKEN MARSALA RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 chicken breast, butterflied, pounded, and divided into 2
flour, as needed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups mushroom
1 cup marsala wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon parsley

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

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chicken breasts: Look for plump, evenly-colored breasts with no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Tenderize the chicken breasts: Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Season the chicken breasts generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to flavor the chicken breasts. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
  • Use a good quality Marsala wine: The Marsala wine is the key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality wine. Look for a dry Marsala wine that is aged for at least two years.
  • Reduce the Marsala wine: Before adding the chicken breasts to the pan, reduce the Marsala wine by simmering it over medium heat until it has thickened and reduced by about half.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until they are cooked through and golden brown on both sides. This will help to prevent them from becoming dry or overcooked.
  • Add the mushrooms and shallots: Once the chicken breasts are cooked, add the mushrooms and shallots to the pan and cook until they are softened.
  • Stir in the Marsala wine sauce: Add the reduced Marsala wine sauce to the pan and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, or until it has thickened.
  • Serve the chicken Marsala: Serve the chicken Marsala over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

Conclusion:

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and creamy mushrooms, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant meal, give Chicken Marsala a try!

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