Delicious Chicken Marsala: A Cozy Italian Family Favorite

Experience the delightful flavors of Chicken Marsala, a classic dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich marsala wine sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders substitute with chicken breasts if needed
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour as a substitute
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can also be used
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning use fresh herbs for more vibrancy
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit for milder taste
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter use salted butter if desired but adjust salt

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Shallots can substitute with onions
1 cup Cremini & Shiitake Mushrooms any combination of mushrooms can be used
2 tablespoons Cornstarch flour can be used as a substitute
1 cup Chicken Bone Broth can replace with vegetable broth for lighter flavor
1/2 cup Dry Marsala Wine substitute with white wine if necessary
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley dried parsley can be used in a pinch

For the Pasta

8 ounces Egg Noodles any pasta variety can be used
2 tablespoons Cubed Unsalted Butter for Noodles can replace with olive oil
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic for Noodles optional

Equipment

large skillet
Pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Marsala

Prepare Chicken: Season all-purpose flour with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture.
Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken tenders for 3 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and sauté shallots and mushrooms for 20 minutes until caramelized.
Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Deglaze with Wine: Pour in dry marsala wine and whisk to scrape browned bits from the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Thicken Sauce: Combine cornstarch with chicken broth in a bowl and pour into the skillet, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened.
Combine Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, coating with sauce.
Prepare Noodles: Boil water and cook egg noodles until al dente. Toss with butter and minced garlic.
Serve: Plate noodles, spoon chicken and sauce over, and garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This delightful Chicken Marsala is sure to become a cherished family favorite.

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