Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Chicken Marsala, a classic Italian dish that combines the savory richness of chicken with the delicate sweetness of Marsala wine. This delectable recipe tantalizes taste buds with its succulent chicken breasts coated in a velvety Marsala sauce, complemented by sautéed mushrooms and a hint of fresh herbs. Served over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or creamy polenta, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
The journey to culinary bliss begins with marinating the chicken breasts in a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and tangy lemon juice, ensuring a tender and juicy texture. As the chicken marinates, the aromatic mirepoix of onions, carrots, and celery sautéed in butter releases its enchanting fragrance, setting the stage for the luscious Marsala sauce. The addition of rich Marsala wine deglazes the pan, extracting the caramelized bits and creating a complex depth of flavor.
The chicken is then lovingly browned in the flavorful sautéed vegetables and deglazed Marsala wine sauce, infusing it with enticing aromas and delectable flavors. Succulent button mushrooms, sautéed to perfection, add an earthy umami note, while a touch of fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary enhances the dish's overall complexity. The resulting Marsala sauce is a symphony of sweet, savory, and earthy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Accompanying this delightful Chicken Marsala are two equally tempting recipes. The first is a classic mashed potato recipe that provides a creamy and comforting base for the flavorful chicken and sauce. Smooth, fluffy, and infused with a hint of butter and milk, these mashed potatoes offer a delightful contrast to the richness of the main course.
The second recipe presents a creamy polenta that serves as a luscious foundation for Chicken Marsala. Made with creamy cornmeal, milk, and Parmesan cheese, this polenta is rich, velvety, and has a slightly cheesy flavor that complements the chicken and sauce perfectly. Its creamy texture and subtle sweetness balance the bold flavors of the Chicken Marsala, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal.
Elevate your culinary skills and embark on a taste adventure with Chicken Marsala, a delectable dish that showcases the perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Indulge in this Italian classic and savor every bite, knowing that you have mastered a recipe that will impress your family and friends.
ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN MARSALA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, white mushroom, white onion, chicken stock, heavy cream, marsala wine, penne pasta, shredded parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, fresh parsley
Provided by Michael Price
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and the mushrooms and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until onions are browned, stirring occasionally.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Add the stock, cream, wine, and pasta, bring up to a simmer, and cover.
- *Marsala wine can be purchased at most grocery stores near the dessert or sweet wines and gives the dish a distinct flavor. However, if you can't get your hands on Marsala, you can substitute 1 cup of white wine (240 ml) plus 1 ½ tablespoons of brandy.
- Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When pasta is tender, stir in parmesan cheese until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1123 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 11 grams
THE BEST CHICKEN MARSALA
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
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
Most versions of this dish are high in fat and calories. But in this easy chicken marsala recipe, the flavor comes from deglazing the skillet with the broth and wine, so even though I eliminated extra oil, the taste isn't lost. -Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; add salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Combine the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil and butter for 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Gradually add broth and wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Strain sauce; set aside. In the same skillet, cook mushrooms in remaining oil for 2 minutes; drain. Stir sauce into mushrooms; heat through. Pour over chicken; sprinkle with parsley. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN MARSALA
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
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
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
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
EASY JUICY CHICKEN MARSALA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
TASTY CHICKEN MARSALA
A friend shared this company-worthy recipe with me. There's enough of the smooth, creamy sauce to dress both the meat and the noodles, should you choose to serve them, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the water, butter, garlic salt, basil and oregano. Add chicken and mushrooms. In a large bowl, combine the soup, cream cheese and wine; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with noodles if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 1329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SPEEDY CHICKEN MARSALA
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
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.
EASY CHICKEN MARSALA
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
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
Tips:
- To tenderize the chicken breasts, you can use a meat mallet or pound them with a rolling pin.
- If you don't have Marsala wine, you can substitute it with dry white wine or chicken broth.
- To make the sauce richer, you can add a tablespoon of butter or heavy cream.
- If you like your sauce thicker, you can simmer it for a longer period of time or add a cornstarch slurry.
- To add a pop of color and flavor, you can garnish the dish with fresh parsley or chopped chives.
Conclusion:
Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender chicken, rich sauce, and flavorful mushrooms, it's 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. You won't be disappointed!
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