Creamy Chicken Marsala
Creamy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish ready to serve in 30 minutes! Made by pairing perfectly pan-seared chicken breasts and a creamy marsala sauce filled with fresh mushrooms, this dish will be the star of the show for any meal.
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This Creamy Chicken Marsala recipe was inspired when I ordered chicken marsala while dining out. And in typical fashion, I had to attempt a version of my own at home — it seems many of my recipes are inspired in that way :). And the fact that I love fresh mushrooms more than most things gave me all the justification I needed to share this recipe the green light.
A variation of Chicken Scallopini, this recipe is popular in my home, and apparently everyone else loves it too. Word on the street, it is one of the most ordered chicken dishes made in restaurants! Tender pan-fried chicken cradled in a mushroom-filled creamy Marsala wine sauce, this Chicken Marsala recipe is beyond good.
Now lets’ jump into this recipe…
Ingredients you’ll need to make creamy chicken marsala:
- For the chicken: You’ll need boneless chicken breast, which you’ll season with black pepper, salt, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. To give the chicken a little texture, you’ll coat it with some flour. The result? Golden brown, slightly crispy, and super tasty pan-fried chicken.
- For the marsala sauce: You’ll need butter, minced garlic, fresh mushrooms, dry marsala wine, chicken stock, heavy whipping cream, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and ground thyme. Dry marsala is an Italian fortified wine with a nutty, smoky, deep flavor that perfectly complements savory dishes like this one.
How to make this simple chicken marsala recipe:
Prepare the chicken. Place the chicken breast on a cutting board. While holding the chicken in place, slice horizontally through the long side of the breast to create two thin cutlets. Season both sides with black pepper, salt, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Slightly coat each side of the chicken breast with flour.
Cook the chicken. Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat to medium. Cook chicken for 4 minutes on each side and set the side when done.
Make the marsala sauce. Remove any excess oil from the skillet. Slightly lower heat to medium-low. Add butter, flour, minced garlic, and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add marsala wine and chicken stock to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Add whipping cream, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and ground thyme. Stir until combined. Allow all ingredients to cook for 7 minutes.
Finish. Place the cooked chicken back in the sauce and simmer for about 3 minutes. You can also serve the marsala sauce on top of the chicken.
Tips & Tricks
- Always butterfly (or slice in half) your chicken breast. They will cook evenly and more quickly.
- Cook the sauce in the same skillet as the chicken and keep all those chicken drippings intact. This adds a lot more flavor to your sauce.
- For a lightened-up sauce, you can use evaporated or coconut milk.
- The dry marsala wine is the core ingredient in the recipe, which helps to create a caramelized rich flavor, but there are a few substitutes if you can’t get your hands on it. Try dry Madeira wine, port, or dark sherry. Do not use sweet marsala wine, which is typically used to make desserts.
What can I serve with Chicken Marsala?
Chicken marsala can be served with mashed potatoes, but you can optionally use pasta or rice with this meal. And the same holds true for any vegetables, like creamed spinach or any household favorite.
Can I store leftovers?
Absolutely! You can store chicken marsala in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
I’ve made this easy Creamy Chicken Marsala so many times I had to share! I’m sure your family will enjoy it as much as we do. 🙂
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Creamy Chicken Marsala
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Creamy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish made by pairing perfectly pan-seared chicken breasts with a creamy marsala sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic boneless chicken breast
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 5 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/3 cup dry marsala wine
- 1/3 cup organic chicken stock
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground thyme
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise. Season both sides with black pepper, salt, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Slightly coat each side of the chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat to medium. Cook chicken for 4 minutes on each side and set the side when done.
- Remove any excess oil from the skillet. Slightly lower heat to medium-low. Add butter, 1 tbsp flour, minced garlic, and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add marsala wine and chicken stock to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add whipping cream, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and ground thyme. Stir until combined. Allow all ingredients to cook for 7 minutes.
- Place the cooked chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 3 minutes. You can also serve the marsala sauce on top of the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Sodium: 537mg
- Fat: 24.9g
- Carbohydrates: 9.7g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 35.6g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
Hi, when do we add the thyme or the worcestershire sauce?
Thank you Vanessa for catching that. The recipe has been updated but they are both added when adding the wine for the sauce. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!