Best 6 Sweet Chicken Marsala Recipes

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Sweet chicken marsala is a classic Italian dish that combines the flavors of sweet and savory. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for any home cook. The sweet marsala wine gives the dish a rich, complex flavor, while the chicken and mushrooms add a savory touch. This article will provide you with the best recipe for sweet chicken marsala, so that you can enjoy this delicious dish in your own home.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

SWEET CHICKEN MARSALA



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This is a delightful dish combining the unique flavors of Italian Marsala wine with the white meat of the chicken breast. The dish has been sweetened to appeal to a broader range of those who appreciate the fun of cooking with fine wines.

Provided by WyOldtimer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 slice onion, minced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 cups Marsala wine
1 ½ cups chicken stock
5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon corn syrup
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded flat
2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir mushrooms, onion, and garlic into the melted butter, increase heat to medium-high, and cook and stir the mixture until the mushrooms are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir Marsala wine, chicken stock, brown sugar, lemon juice, molasses, and corn syrup into the mushroom mixture; bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces by about half, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Whisk cornstarch into cold water in a small bowl. Stream the cornstarch slurry into the Marsala sauce, stirring continually; cook and stir until the sauce thickens, another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil with 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Arrange each chicken breast into the center of a plate. Drizzle Marsala sauce over each chicken breast; garnish with green onion to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 404.4 mg, Sugar 31 g

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.

JOHNNY CARINO'S SWEET CHICKEN MARSALA WITH GARLIC WILTED SPINACH



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Pan sauteed chicken breast and mushrooms reduced in a sweet marsala wine sauce, served with fresh spinach wilted in hot olive oil and garlic.

Provided by nightengail71

Categories     European

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) chicken breasts, butterflied
2 ounces butter, Melted
all-purpose flour, as needed
2 cups mushrooms, Sliced
salt and pepper
6 fluid ounces sweet marsala wine
4 fluid ounces demi-glace or 4 fluid ounces beef broth
1/8 cup butter, Room Temperature
2 ounces olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, Fresh Chopped
4 cups fresh spinach
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Work area and utensils should be clean and sanitary.
  • Cut butterflied chicken breasts into half, yielding a total of four chicken breast medllions. Place on sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. Chicken medallions should be fully cooked, set aside.
  • To a heated saute pan, add melted butter. Dredge chicken medallions in flour, shake off excess flour and add to saute pan. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper.
  • Saute chicken and mushrooms until thoroughy heated and golden brown. Add marsala wine and broth/demi-glace. Reduce by 50% and then add room temperature butter, let butter reduce into the wine/broth reduction until a thickened sauce forms.
  • To prepare Wilted Spinach: Add olive oil and garlic to a heated saute pan. Once oil is hot and garlic starts to turn golden brown, turn off heat and add spinach salt and pepper. Toss with olive oil until it becomes warm and starts to wilt.
  • Place wilted spinach on the side of a plate. Using tongs, remove the chicken medallions from saute pan and place next to spinach. Pour marsala sauce and mushrooms over chicken. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1062.3, Fat 84.7, SaturatedFat 32, Cholesterol 236.6, Sodium 689.6, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 53

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.

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Tips for Making the Best Sweet Chicken Marsala

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will make the dish easier to prepare and will help the chicken cook more evenly.
  • Pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness. This will help them cook more quickly and evenly.
  • Use a good quality Marsala wine. A dry Marsala will give the dish a more robust flavor, while a sweet Marsala will make the dish sweeter. A blend of the two is a good balance of the two extremes.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the chicken. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the Marsala wine, broth, and mushrooms to the pan and bring to a simmer. Let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the cream and parsley. Serve the chicken marsala over pasta or rice.

Conclusion

Sweet chicken marsala is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet Marsala wine, savory mushrooms, and tender chicken is simply irresistible. Sweet chicken marsala is a versatile dish that can be served over pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes. It is also a great dish to make ahead of time, as it reheats well.

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