One of our favorite main dishes is Chicken Marsala. I started making it at home when we stopped eating out! My husband and I often ordered it. No more.
I had no idea how easy it was to make.
Chicken Marsala is a classic dish but unlike many classic dishes it is actually both affordable and easy to prepare.
It’s a simple dish that is so rich with succulent flavors without being heavy! Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles with a vegetable or green salad and you’ll wow your family!
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The recipe calls for fresh mushrooms and heavy cream. Another ingredient you may not have is marsala wine. We usually have dry red wine which I often use as a substitute.
Use boneless chicken breasts and slice lengthwise for thin pieces that will cook quickly but take care to not overcook. Chicken taste best when tender and moist. I buy pre-sliced fresh mushrooms for convenience. Like all fresh mushrooms, give them a through wash before cooking. I freeze any leftover cream.
This is also a recipe that can be multiplied easily for large families or appetites. I had two boys who appetites grew as they did! If you need a special dish for special occasions or company, look no further.
The smells of mushrooms and wine will have everyone’s mouth’s watering! This dish elevates the ordinary to something special for your table with favorite side dishes!
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Chicken Marsala
Equipment
- large skillet with a cover
- knife
- cutting board
- shallow bowl or dish
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts sliced lengthwise Slice each piece in half lengthwise for even thin chicken pieces
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teas salt
- 1/2 teas ground black or white pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream substitutes: half & half
- 1/2 cup marsala wine substitutes: dry red wine
- 1-2 garlic cloves finely minced substitutes: garlic powder, see jar for measurement equivalent
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt and pepper in shallow dish
- Cut chicken lengthwise, set aside
- Heat butter and olive oil to skillet over medium heat. Take care to mix oil and butter to prevent butter from overbrowning
- Coat each chicken pieces with flour mixture
- Gently put into heated skillet cooking 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned
- Remove lightly browned chicken and set aside on a plate
- Add sliced mushrooms and garlic to skillet and stir, cooking until browned
- Add marsala wine (or substituted dry red) scraping bits from skillet, bring to a boil
- Add chicken broth, throughly stir together with the wine, continue to boil for 2 -3 minutes
- Reduce heat to LOW, return chicken to the skillet
- Pour cream in gently stirring together. Cover and simmer for 10-15 mintues
Hope your family enjoys my Chicken Marsala as much as we do!
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That looks absolutely delicious, will add it to my list!
Hopefully you enjoy every bit
I have never made chicken marsala. It looks so yummy I am going to have to try it! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Youcare welcome. Thanks for your kind comment. Do hope you make it; so easy and delicious
Oh my goodness. Now I am hungry! This recipe is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
It’s a good one! Thanks for commenting.
I should add this to the menu this week. One of my favorites.
We have it frequently!
Looks delicious and healthy.
Easy and yummy!
oh, yum! This is my kind of meal. Looks perfect for a cold, snowy night like we are currently having here.
It’s certainly been a tough winter at times. Thanks for coming by.
This chicken looks so good in that mushroom sauce! It looks so good!
I need to make this too as it’s a favorite to order out too. Sounds so good.
Marsala chicken is one of my favourite dishes! I am definitely going to be trying your recipe out soon!
Looks so yummy!! Making me hungry!
And easy to make!
This sounds so good!!!
Chicken Marsala is the most ordered item on the menu at our tennis club. I’m so glad to get a recipe so that I can make this at home.
It’s always nice to have good recipe of a favorite restaurant item! Hope you enjoy it!
This looks amazing Linda! I am definitely going to try this recipe. I’d love to invite you to share your post with Charming Homes and Gardens link party.
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I joined. Great link party! Thanks for the invitation. Have an enjoyable weekend!
I LOVE Chicken Marsala! Ill definitely need to try this! Thanks for the recipe!
Great Looking Recipe, Linda! I’m hoping my family will love this one! Thank you!!
My daughters will LOVE this recipe. I don’t eat meat yet I make if for them when they visit. Yum! Bookmarking this recipe for sure.
Sounds like me…making food my kids like but not me
My family will love this! Pinning, for sure.
Thanks!
Looks divine!!
Oh Linda, this sounds wonderful!! Thank you for the recipe?
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Now that my kids are older, I’ve been trying to make more “sophisticated” meals. They love chicken marsala!
So do mine!
This looks so great. I haven’t had chcken marsala in long time. Thanks for the recipe!
This looks just scrumptious! Very timely as I’m just making my grocery list while searching for new recipes to break up the monotony of my pandemic cook-at-home repertoire! Thanks! xo
I know about that need for some new recipes!
How is it that I’ve never tried this? It looks delicious! It’s definitely going onto our list of recipes to try!
If you are like me, I thought it would be too complicated. And it isn’t!
You know it’s a favorite so I have to try this recipe. Looks so good.
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! I’ve always wondered how to make chicken marsala!
Have a day as amazing as you are!
KariAnne
Bet your girls could make it! If they have time…
Yum! This looks so good. I’ve never tried to make this at home; now I’m inspired.
It is do good for sure!
Saving this! It looks amazing 🙂
And taste delicious too!
What a wonderfully easy recipe. I think this one may be added to my favourites list. Love it. Thank you.
Hope you love it!
Mmm…sounds delicious and easy…perfect!
Hi Linda! Chicken Marsala is my favorite! Thanks for the easy to follow recipe, it looks amazing!
This looks so good! Reminds me I need to go to the grocery store.
This sounds like something we would all love Linda and I bet the mushroom chicken gravy will be an absolute treat on a slice of bread the next day, since I’m guessing the chicken pieces will disappear real quickly 😉
I sometimes increase the amounts. It is very delicious the next day too!
Thanks for the recipe Linda. We tried it last night and it was delicious 😀
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a good day.
Linda, we love chicken Marsala and your dish looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. It will be perfect for a weekend meal. Have a lovely week.
Morning Pam! Thanks. Enjoy your weekend meal and your weekend! Linda
Thanks Pam! It’s easier than you would think for such a great dish.