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Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish that features sautéed chicken breasts in a rich and flavorful sauce made with Marsala wine, mushrooms, and herbs. Originated from Sicily, Italy, it has become a popular dish in the United States and around the world, often served with pasta or rice. This versatile dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, with some recipes calling for the use of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, while others use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The sauce is typically made with a combination of Marsala wine, chicken broth, butter, and flour, and can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices such as garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, and rosemary. Mushrooms, typically cremini or portobello, are often added to the sauce for an earthy flavor. Chicken Marsala can be prepared on the stovetop or in the oven, and is a delicious and elegant dish perfect for special occasions or a weeknight meal. This article provides two tempting recipes for Chicken Marsala, one for the classic stovetop version and one for a simpler and quicker Instant Pot version, both of which are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN MARSALA



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Chicken Marsala in a deliciously creamy mushroom sauce rivals any restaurant! One of the most sought after dishes served in restaurants is super fast and easy to make in your very own kitchen! A flavourful chicken dinner with plenty of sauce to serve over your sides and an authentic Italian taste!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour ((plain flour))
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black cracked pepper
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, (halved horizontally to make 4 fillets*)
2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (divided)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (as needed)
8 ounces (250g) brown or Cremini mushrooms, sliced
4-5 cloves garlic, (minced)
3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth ((or stock))
3/4 cup heavy cream ((thickened cream, evaporated milk or half and half may also be used)**)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch pan or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry 2 of the chicken breasts until golden-brown on both sides (about 3 to 4 minutes per side). Transfer to warm plate, tent with foil and keep warm. Repeat the same with the remaining 2 chicken breasts.
  • In the same pan with remaining pan grease leftover from the chicken, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and for 2-3 minutes until browned, scraping away at any of the leftover chicken bits off the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the Marsala and the broth and simmer until reduced by half and starting to thicken, (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Pour in the cream and return the chicken back into the sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens (about 3 minutes). Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. (The sauce will continue to thicken off the heat.)
  • Serve over cooked angel hair pasta (or pasta of choice), rice, potatoes, cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Sodium 753 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 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:

  • Use a good quality Marsala wine. A dry Marsala is best, as it will not overpower the other flavors in the dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken Marsala is a quick-cooking dish, so it's important to cook the chicken just until it is cooked through. Overcooking will make the chicken tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add depth of flavor to the dish. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms are all good choices.
  • Don't skimp on the butter. Butter is what gives Chicken Marsala its rich, creamy sauce. Use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
  • Serve Chicken Marsala over pasta or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken Marsala is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken, Chicken Marsala is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Chicken Marsala a try.

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