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Helene Dsouza
Chicken prepared and coated with a creamy flavorful marsala mushroom sauce.
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
4 servings
4.8 from 141 votes
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Creamy flavorful chicken marsala, served up with an elegant quick and easy to prepare mushroom sauce for dinner.
This is a great date night, one pan skillet, low carb/keto chicken recipe! (yep all that)
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This creamy chicken marsala with mushrooms was inspired by the olive garden dish.
So, in a way, it's a copycat recipe, but I wanted to stay true to the classic Italian version, making this the best chicken marsala in my humble opinion.
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- 📕 What is chicken marsala?
- ❔ What is marsala wine?
- 🔪 How to make it?
- 🥣 Serving
- 💭 FAQs
- 👁️ More Recipes like this
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
📕 What is chicken marsala?
Chicken Marsala is an Italian chicken dish that comes with a marsala wine gravy.
The authentic Italian dish is various chicken scallopini, which uses a thinly sliced flour-coated boneless chicken breast.
The Italian-American chicken marsala can be prepared with chicken tighs too and is frequently served over pasta.
Chicken Marsala shouldn't be confused with Chicken Masala. The latter is an Indian curry dish.
❔ What is marsala wine?
Marsala Wine comes from a place called Marsala in Sicily, Italy.
The wine can have a deep and strong aroma, with acidic and/ or very sweet notes.
You can get white or red marsala wines but the red one is more common.
The best wine is a dry marsala wine when making this dish. A sweet one will set the flavors off.
🔪 How to make it?
The homemade chicken marsala dish is a one-pan meal and it's easy to make it from scratch with fresh ingredients!
See how it's done quickly with my 3 step preview below.
Get all the ingredients and instruction details in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1
Cut chicken breast into two slices and coat with seasoned flour blend.
Heat up a pan with oils and cook chicken on all sides. Keep aside.
Step 2
Build the sauce in the same pan by sauteeing the garlic and mushroom slices.
Pour in marsala wine, stock and cream to thicken your mushroom gravy.
Step 3
Take chicken back to the pan and place into sauce.
Cover chicken with sauce and mushrooms and garnish with chopped parsley.
🥣 Serving
This chicken marsala recipe with mushrooms and sauce can be served with the following side dishes:
- pasta noodles of your choice
- potatoes such as parsley potatoes
- rice
- mixed steamed vegetables
- pan sauteed or roasted asparagus
- mashed potatoes
- green beans
- polenta (my secret favorite)
Check out my side dish section on the blog for recipe ideas.
💭 FAQs
Can I freeze chicken marsala?
Yes, you can. Just prepare the dish as described in the recipe, place it into freezer-friendly containers and into your freezer. When you want to use it, just thaw it overnight in the fridge or in the oven. Slowly heat up but not cook, just so that the meat is hot, or else the chicken will get tough.
Is Chicken Marsala Indian?
No, chicken marsala is Italian because marsala wine is the main ingredient. A similarly named Indian dish is the chicken masala (without the "r" in the word).
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can make it ahead. Just prepare the dish as described in the recipe card. Place into meal prep containers and into the fridge. Carefully warm up your chicken when you want to eat it so that the meat doesn't turn out tough. It can be stored for up to 5 days.
What mushrooms can I use in this recipe?
Use fresh mushrooms of your choice. Avoid canned mushrooms. I like to use button mushrooms or chanterelle (those are fancy). Use what you can get locally and what is in season.
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- Chicken with mushroom white wine
- Chicken geschnetzeltes
- Classic jägerschnitzel
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Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms Recipe
Chicken prepared and coated with a creamy flavorful marsala mushroom sauce.
4.78 from 141 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398kcal
Recipe by: Helene Dsouza
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 Chicken Breast
- ¼ Cup All-purpose Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning or Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
For the Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 Pieces Garlic Cloves chopped
- 11.3 Ounces Mushrooms fresh, sliced
- 1 Cup Marsala Wine dry
- Salt pinch
- ½ Cup Chicken Stock or Broth
- ⅓ Cup Table Cream
To Garnish:
- Parsley Fresh fresh, chopped
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Instructions
For the Chicken:
Prepare your chicken breast by cutting each breast into two slices lengthwise.
In a shallow bowl combine all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning or oregano.
Drag chicken slices through the seasoned flour and coat chicken on all sides. Keep aside
Heat up a pan with the olive oil and add the butter as well. Allow the oils to get hot.
When the oil is hot enough (but not smoking) place chicken slices into the pan.
Flip and cook chicken slices golden on all slides. Keep aside.
For The Sauce:
Reduce the heat of the pan and add your butter to build the sauce.
Add chopped fresh garlic and sautee for a minute over medium heat.
Add your sliced mushrooms to the pan and mix it up quickly. Cook mushrooms, they will lose liquids and reduce in size.
Deglaze by pouring the marsala wine over the mushrooms. Keep a steady heat.
Season with salt, mix and cook for a minute or two.
Pour in the chicken stock and liquid cream. Combine all ingredients over medium heat. Reduce the sauce so that it thickens.
Turn off heat and place cooked chicken back into the still-hot sauce. Cover chicken with sauce and mushrooms.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy hot with a side fo your choice (see post for ideas).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 99mg33%
Sodium 528mg22%
Potassium 785mg22%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 331IU7%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
