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Chicken Marsala

January 9, 2014 by Kristi 40 Comments

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This crazy cold weather has me craving all things comfort food.

Chicken Marsala | Inspiration KitchenBefore this recipe, I’m not even sure if I’ve ever had Chicken Marsala.  But, when the temps hit record lows, the first thing that came to mind was Chicken Marsala.

Why?

Great question.

All I know is, it sounded rich and delicious.  And, it was!!! 

The other thing I knew was, that it had to be served over mashed potatoes made with real butter and heavy cream.

I don’t know about you, but the thought of it alone made me want to get my eatin’ pants on so that I had plenty of room to devour it all in!

p.s.  We all have eatin’ pants, right?  (Please tell me this is normal!)

Look at that steaming good-ness on a plate!

Chicken Marsala 02 | Inspiration KitchenDefinitely worth a few calories.

As it turns out, this recipe was sssooo simple to make, it just went into our rotation as one of our most favorite quick and easy, weeknight meals.

Enjoy!

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Chicken Marsala

Rich and creamy Marsala mushroom sauce surrounds juicy chicken. Fast and easy for a weeknight.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main
Servings: 6
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 to 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (cut in half) and pounded to 1/4 inch thick (1 ½ - 2 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 8-ounce package whole mushrooms, sliced thick (approx. 2 ½ to 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine
  • 1/4 cup Sherry
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • 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 olive oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown on both sides (2 to 3 minutes a side). Remove chicken and keep warm. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add mushrooms, and pour in Marsala wine and Sherry. Add chicken breasts on top. Cover skillet; and simmer chicken on medium to medium-high for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over, and add ½ cup heavy cream and cook an additional 5 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Serve.

Recipe adapted from All Recipes @ Chicken Marsala.

Filed Under: Chicken, Easy Recipes, Main Dishes, Weekday Cooking Tagged With: baked chicken, chicken, chicken breast, easy, garlic, inspiration kitchen, main, main dish, marsala, marsala wine, mushrooms, poultry, recipe, sherry

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Comments

  1. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:52 am

    Eatin’ pants!?!?! But of course! That’s the only kind of pants I own – they’re ALL eatin’ pants! Totally normal, my friend! Mmmmmm … and it’s been so cold here in Ohio that we definitely need some warm, cozy comfort food! My kiddos got a two-day extension to their Christmas break because their school was closed due to temps of -20F or more! Egads! That calls for two or three sturdy layers of eatin’ pants just to keep warm! 😀

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 6:31 am

      Oh my gosh Shelley – I’ve so been there. That kind of weather is bone-chilling cold!!! Great time for some heavy, belly-warming recipes! Stay warm my friend. (p.s. thank you for validating my eatin’ pants, I feel much better!) Haha! Have a great (and warm) week Shelley!

      Reply
  2. Christin@SpicySouthernKithcen says

    January 9, 2014 at 6:19 am

    I think Chicken Marsala is my favorite chicken dish. Yours looks so good with those mashed potatoes! There’s something magical about the combination of Marsala wine, Sherry, cream, and mushrooms!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 6:33 am

      Oh wow – it would be hard for me to pick a favorite chicken dish (I love chicken!), but this was one the easiest and best weekday night chicken dishes I’ve had for sure. And you’re right – the sauce is magical. Have a great week!

      Reply
  3. Marcie says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:03 am

    You’re cracking me up! I definitely have some eatin’ pants, or ones that allow me to eat more than usual! Chicken Marsala used to be a dish that I ordered all the time and I’ve gotten away from it. It absolutely needs fattening mashed potatoes! This looks SO good, Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      I’m sssooo glad you like it! And I’m so happy to hear I have friends with eatin’ pants! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Renee@Two-in-the-Kitchen says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Seriously Kristi, I am sitting here at work on my lunch break eating a nasty old turkey and lettuce on flatbread that tastes like cardboard, and I’m DROOLING over this Chciken Marsala!! It looks so comforting and delicious! The perfect mid week meal for me to make for the kids and I!! -Oh, and of COURSE I have eatin’ pants! i call them my comfy pants, and I LIVE in them as soon as I get home from work!! 😉

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      You made me LOL with your description of your sandwich!! Hahaha! Comfy pants mmmm hmmmm – they rock! Especially after work. 😉 Have a great week Renee!

      Reply
  5. Pam says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:25 am

    That sounds so good…..More recipes like this and those peanut butter cookies and my “eatin’ pants” will be oh-so-tight!…whatever, I’m eatin’ anyway!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      I know, right? Hahahaha! Amen!

      Reply
  6. Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says

    January 9, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    My sister, who lovers chicken above all, is enthusiastic about your recipe! For me, well, it’s getting harder to be vegetarian 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Oh no! I’m sorry Daniela!!! I don’t do enough vegetarian recipes. Maybe that can be one of my goals for this year. You’ve inspired me! 🙂

      Reply
  7. The Sketched Chef says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    I really love marsala and this one looks amazing !

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you! We loved it too, so I hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    January 9, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Yum, I love chicken marsala and it’s such a wonderful meal for this cold chiller weather. Wish I had this for dinner earlier, it looks incredible Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 9, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks Kelly – it IS perfect for cold weather! I hope you have a beautiful week!

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    January 10, 2014 at 3:19 am

    haha my eatin’ pants are my stretchy yoga pants : ) And this dish looks awesome – I’ve had chicken marsala a lot (especially when I was younger) but have never made it at home. It definitely sounds like perfect comfort food for this cold weather!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:49 am

      You need to make it! It’s so good! I forgot all about my yoga pants! I need to break those out! Good idea! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says

    January 10, 2014 at 5:17 am

    Looks delicious! Great for the cold weather

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:48 am

      Thanks Josefine!

      Reply
  11. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Chicken Marsal is my favorite!! Yum, yum 😀 I definitely know which pants not to wear when I gonna have a big meal. Haha Eatin’ pants are in everyones closet 😀 Pinning, now!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 10, 2014 at 4:52 pm

      I am sssooo glad to hear that – I practically live in mine when I’m home! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  12. Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says

    January 10, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    YUM. I love easy meals that look like this! And the calories are so worth it when it’s super delicious food!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 10, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      I agree with you Ruby! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  13. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Still laughing at eating pants!!! That makes so much sense! This chicken Marsala looks so delicious and satisfying!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 13, 2014 at 5:41 am

      Thanks Jessica – have a great week!

      Reply
  14. Johlene says

    January 12, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Hey there! This is my kind of meal.. good old home cooking!! Please send a plate over 😉 Xx

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 13, 2014 at 5:42 am

      Hahaha! I’d love to! I’ll trade you for your Salted Pretzel Caramel Cupcakes – they look delicious!

      Reply
  15. Claire @ The Black Cat Kitchen says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:45 am

    Mmmm perfect winter food – nothing better than coming home to something rich, creamy and filling on a cold night 🙂 Lovely recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 15, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      Amen, right? I’m with you – rich, creamy and filling is a cold night remedy! Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    January 16, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I believe eating pants are all I actually own because that’s what i do the whole day – EAT! 😀
    And this chicken with the mushrooms and the potato mash is making me salivate!!!!!!! I need this in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 16, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Hahahaha! You always make me laugh Samina – I love it when you stop by – it reallly brightens my day!

      Reply
  17. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Chicken marsala is hands down one of my favorite meals, this looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      January 23, 2014 at 4:55 am

      It’s on of my favorites too, for sure! Thanks!

      Reply
  18. Christina @ Christina's Cucina says

    May 10, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Oh my, I do love Chicken Marsala and just don’t make it nearly often enough! This would have been perfect to make here in LA these past few days as the temps just took a nose dive for some reason and we’ve been in the 50s and 60s!! Bummer for the tourists that are here…this has never happened in May (that I remember)!

    Thanks for the lovely recipe, this will be going on the menu soon!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      May 11, 2015 at 5:00 am

      Thanks Christina! I love Chicken Marsala too – and it would’ve been perfect for that kind of weather!

      Reply
  19. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    May 10, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I love chicken Marsala! I need to add this to my meal plan this week!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      May 11, 2015 at 5:01 am

      Me too Arman – I love all kinds of chicken, but Marsala is a favorite!

      Reply
  20. Catherine says

    May 10, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Dear Kristi, What a beautiful dish…this sounds wonderful! xo, Catherine

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      May 11, 2015 at 5:01 am

      Thank you Catherine! I’m so glad you like it. Marsala is one of my favs!

      Reply

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