Chicken Marsala Recipe

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"This melt-in-your-mouth Chicken Marsala is based on a recipe picked up in a cooking class," recalls Greta Igl in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. "But the basil and splash of lemon are my own touches. We’ve tried this dish in many restaurants, but always agree our homemade version tastes best. It’s so easy…and if we’re lucky enough to have leftovers, they reheat beautifully in the microwave.”

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Chicken Marsala Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • Dash salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup marsala wine or chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, basil, salt and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170*deg;. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by a third.
  • Return chicken to the pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 1/4 cup sauce equals 417 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 113 mg cholesterol, 359 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Chicken Marsala in Cooking for 2 Winter 2007, p57

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2013 by JennTats

Taste just like Chicken Marsala Olive Garden. The only thing I did different is I used Oregano instead of basil and 1/4 cup of olive oil with 1 tbsp. butter to sauté the chicken. Very good one of our home new favorites. Thank you for the recipe.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by daisyk2010

This was SO good! I had 4 thinly sliced chicken breast peices so I just doubled the entire recipe. I also used chicken broth instead of marsala wine. My boyfriend loved it and said that it tasted like something he would eat at a restaurant. He's not very into chicken and really enjoyed this! I let the sauce reduce a little too much due to multitasking in the kitchen, but still it was good! Next time i'm going to serve it with garlic mashed potatoes & fresh green beans. :))

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2012 by daisyk2010

Haven't made this yet but I'm wondering to double up on the sauce do I just need to double the amount of wine/chicken broth? Or what else do I need to double? Please help I would like to make this tonight for dinner :)

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2012 by momof29

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Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by smchism

I have made this dish a few times and I enjoyed it each time!

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by Cahira

SO delicious, this is a simple go to recipe for me on a busy evening.

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by notfromabox

The best Chicken Marsala I've ever tasted. I followed the advise of other reviewers: doubled the sauce and thickened it up a bit with cornstarch.

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by dsrosenschein

Absolutely delicious and easy! Doubled the marsala wine amount to have more sauce.

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by pastaman13

wife loved it better then olive garden used white wine in place of the marsala wine

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2011 by jmkasprak

I'll definitely be making this again. Who doesn't like a recipe that's on the table so quickly? Like others have said, I needed more sauce to flavor the angel hair pasta.

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by bhagon

I plan to make this tomorrow as it looks and sounds delicious. I plan to make extra, but want to know if I could freeze this for future use. Can someone advise me on this matter? Thanks!

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by tamaralenae

We made this tonight. Next time we'll double up to make more sauce, but besides that, very good!

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2011 by agnes24

This was easy and delicious. Even my picky husband liked it.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2011 by danthecook

Very delicious. I should have read all the comments first to notice that I should've added more wine to get more sauce - just wasn't enough to coat the noodles. But very tasty!

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by MyMarchBabies

This is wonderful! I cut my 2 chicken breasts to make 4 and doubled the flour & seasoning mixture, perfect. I kept everything else the same and this will be going into the keep pile :)

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2011 by notfromabox

Absolutely delicious. Even my picky-preschool kids ate it. I second the other reviewers recommendations to double the sauce. I also thickened it just a bit with a combo of water and cornstarch.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by detemom

My family really liked this especially the chicken it was so tender. I added a little flour and extra basil to the sauce to thicken it a little.

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2011 by senzascusa

I was looking for a great Marsala Chicken recipe and based on reviews, I couldn't ignore this one. Tried it and loved it. My 4-yr old is even begging for me to make it again tomorrow, and make enough for leftovers! My only change next time would be to add a little more marsala, or let it cook away less. It seems it disappears almost immediately and there was little sauce for serving. But that was my fault. Tasted excellent. Seasoned sauce with s&p of course.

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by Wendy42

This was the first time my daughter and I made Chicken Marsala and it turned out GREAT. It was so easy too! We will definitely make this again.

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2010 by LadybugDiva

I doubled the recipe to feed a family of 3 1/2. I served it over a bed of linguine and a side of peas. My 12 mth old just loved loved loved it. I will definitely make this again. Going to give the recipe to my mom, as Chicken Marsala is one of her favorite dishes. She will love it!

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2010 by BerthaB

I typically order Chicken Marsala when trying a new restaurant. This recipe was the first that I tried at home. Absolutely Wonderful!!! I will make this often. I doubled the recipe and I added a mixture of corn starch with water to thicken the sauce. Next time I will make more sauce though.

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by bookker

Both husband and I enjoyed this. Had some leftover and chicken was even more tender the next day. Will add more wine (and garlic) to get more sauce next time

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2010 by tamara86

i have been searching for a recipe that was close to the cheesecake factory's marsala. this is the closest i've ever come. I will make this again with less lemon juice. I also did not use the cheese since I don't care for parmesan. The chicken was very moist, tender and delicious. Definately a keeper.

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by Harley06

This was so easy to make and by far the best recipe I've found for Chicken Marsala.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by scrambledwithcheese

This is by far the best marsala recipe I have ever tried, and I have tried quite a few. This was so simple but came out great, and the chicken is very moist and tender. Next time I will add a little salt to the sauce and use a little more garlic. But this was wonderful, the flavor was great. This will be a new favorite in my house!

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by momofjsj3

 
 

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