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Creamy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is ready in under 30 minutes! Marsala wine is made into a creamy sauce paired with mushrooms for the ultimate savory bite. It’s simple and easy to whip up and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
I am such a fan of mushrooms with just about everything. They are the perfect companion to pasta, soup, sauces, and pretty much everything else. If you love mushrooms too, then you will love this Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken, this delicious Skillet Creamy Chicken Mushroom Florentine, and this simple but oh-so flavorful Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Chicken.
Marsala Chicken
Do you ever make something and think, DANG! I just made that?! This Creamy Chicken Marsala became an instant favorite with the very first bite. The creamy sauce is made with sweet marsala wine and wow, the flavor is incredible. (Don’t worry because alcohol does burn off during the cooking process and is safe for the kids to eat). All you have to add to it is some heavy cream, garlic, mustard, and voila!
Everything about this meal is SO GOOD. It’s perfect served with roasted root vegetables and a simple Caesar salad. You could also serve it over pasta al limone or your favorite noodles for a filling chicken pasta. My family always requests mashed potatoes, so I know for a fact it’s great with those too! This marsala sauce is perfect over rice too. However you decide to serve it, you are going to love this quick and easy chicken dish!
Ingredients
The key ingredient in this creamy chicken marsala is of course, the Marsala wine! You can find Marsala wine fairly easily and it’s perfect to have in your pantry for more recipes, like this creamy garlic pork marsala. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.
- Chicken Breast: I prefer to use boneless skinless chicken breast for this recipe. You could also use chicken thighs or chicken cutlets instead.
- Salt and Black Pepper: To season the chicken.
- Olive Oil: I prefer to cook with olive oil, but you can use your favorite cooking oil. You could use butter instead.
- Mushrooms: Thinly sliced as evenly as possible so they all cook at the same rate.
- Marsala Wine: The key ingredient! It adds all the body and flavor to the sauce.
- Chicken Broth: To help make the sauce.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: This is what makes this sauce so thick and creamy!
- Ground Mustard: I prefer to use ground mustard, but you could also use a liquid mustard. Or you could leave it out altogether if your family doesn’t like mustard flavor.
- Garlic Powder: To add to the depth of the sauce.
- Parsley: Fresh, for garnish. You could also add fresh thyme as well.
Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe
This creamy chicken marsala recipe is pretty much as easy as it gets! Don’t be intimidated by cooking with wine, I kept this recipe so simple that anyone could do it. If you prefer to cook without wine, I share my substitutions below in the tip box.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the chicken and lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Make Sauce: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add marsala wine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. This allows the alcohol to burn out. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, ground mustard, and garlic powder.
- Thicken Sauce and Serve: Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Place the cooked chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 1-2 minutes.
Tips for Making Creamy Chicken Marsala
This creamy chicken marsala recipe is super easy, but I always like to include a few personal tips that I’ve learned over the years from cooking a lot. Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this recipe.
- Cutting the Breast in Half: I like to slice my chicken breasts in half or buy them thinly sliced so that they cook quickly and easily. Place one chicken breast half on a cutting board, flat/smooth side down. Put the palm of your non-cutting hand on the top of the breast, and, using a very sharp knife, slowly cut horizontally through the breast, starting with cutting into the long, thick side.
- Choosing a Marsala Wine: Marsala is an Italian fortified wine with smoky, deep flavor. When making savory dishes like chicken or veal Marsala, dry Marsala is the classic choice; when making desserts, sweet Marsalis generally used. Marsala wine is a fortified wine from Sicily with a deep flavor and is used in this sauce to create a caramelized rich flavor. When making savory dishes like Chicken Marsala, dry Marsala is the best option.
- Wine Alternative: If you are not interested in using dry marsala wine in this recipe, or don’t want to buy a bottle just for this, I’ve got you covered! Here are some substitutions you could use instead: 1/4 cup of white grape juice, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, or 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar.
Storing Leftovers
I love having creamy chicken marsala in the fridge as leftovers because the sauce gets more flavorful over time. It’s seriously so good the next day, and makes a perfect lunch. Here is how to store leftovers.
- In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
More Creamy Chicken Recipes
I think chicken is absolutely perfect paired with a creamy sauce! I’ve got so many recipes on my blog, I just had to share a few of my favorites with you. You are going to want to try them all!
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Creamy Chicken Marsala
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or cut in half
- salt and pepper to season
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine or substitute
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh parsley for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the chicken and lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add marsala wine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. This allows the alcohol to burn out. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, ground mustard, and garlic powder.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Place the cooked chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 1-2 minutes.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was absolutely delicious. Restaurant quality and very rewarding being low carb.
That is just what I love to hear! I am so happy it was homemade and delicious!! Thanks for following along with me and sharing this! XOXO
What would you this dish with? Sounds delicious!
You can always pair this with rice, mashed potatoes or pasta. It is a great recipe that my family loves!! Happy cooking! XOXO
How thin do you slice the chicken breast?
JUST MADE THIS RECIPE FOR ME AND MY FIANCE. I CUT THE RECIPE IN HALF AND IT WAS THE PERFECT AMOUNT. I USED CHICKEN THIGHS, WHICH MADE IT INCREDIBLY MOIST/TENDER, SERVED OVER MASH TO SOAK UP ALL THAT SAUCE. BURSTING WITH FLAVOR. WILL DEF BE IN MY ROTATION FROM NOW ON. GREST RECIPE! (SORRY FOR ALL CAPS, MY KEYBOARD IS BROKEN)
That is great! I am so happy you two loved it so much! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
This was great! I had to add just a tiny bit of flour – then realized I could have done without it so thick. I made some fettuccine to go with it like I’ve had in a restaurant so if you’re going to use it over pasta I would keep the sauce thinner so it mixes in well. The next time I make it I might add some parmesean cheese. That would kick up some more flavor.
My result was a light brown sauce and smells and tastes just like the restaurant’s except better and cheaper! I will definitely make it again!
Hi, I like the taste, its mild instead of robust. But I tried for a long time to get it to thicken but no luck. Was something left out of the recipe, like a thickener of some kind?
All I can say is holy YUMMMM!!! Made this tonight, really simple and easy to make. I followed the recipe to a T. I used a sweet Marsala wine from the liquor store. I the flavor was fantastic. Served with a little pasta and green beans. I’m not sure why people are saying their sauce was white, mine was yellowish and I definitely let the chicken simmer for a while (I wanted to make sure it was fully cooked since the pieces were a little thicker that I used). If you want to thicken the sauce just add a little flour, I was fine with the thinner consistency. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
You are so welcome!! I am so glad you loved it!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Xo
I don’t use the stuff down the grocery isle .its got a lot of salt in it .use the real stuff and buy what you would drink if it was not in the recipe . I also add heavy 30% whipping cream. and some chicken liquid base ( Swanson’s’ I think. it comes in a small tall box and the packets are filled with a liquid ( chicken) you pour in to boost flavor . Or there is a container with 4 tiny pod like cups that are either Beef or Chicken in a gelatinous state that you use as much or as little in the recipe as you desire) If you find Veal scallops mixing beef and chicken broth can substitute for veal stock, as Veal Marsala is devine.As is Pork..I use cubed pork ( like cubed beef I make Chicken Fried Steaks out of ) If you use the richer Heavy Cream you do not need to add cornstarch or flour . You can bread your chicken with Potato flour and that will help to thicken your sauce too and add a less starchy taste ..
I’m sure it would have tasted better had I used a can of mushroom soup instead of the whipping cream. Not a good recipe in my humble opinion.
I am sorry to hear it wasn’t a successful recipe for you! Hope you can find a chicken Marsala that works best for you! Thank you for your feedback!
Your Recipe Critic,
Alyssa
Wow! Loved it I did substitute the chicken breast with thighs but it came out perfect ❤❤❤
This was super yummy! Thank you for sharing, Alyssa! The sauce was pretty white and thick (probably because I doubled the recipe), but I thought it still tasted good! ?I will be following your recipes.
Easy recipe, great flavor!! Pulled a few tbsp of sauce out to cool and added a tsp of cornstartch to thicken sauce a tad(decided as I wasn’t reading through this would be a good decision-it was!!) the creamy sauce and bold flavors from the mushrooms and wine was a winner in our house!!
Out of curiosity and just to get your opinion, what side would you serve this with? I was thinking rice maybe but would love some input! Also, what kind of green would be good? Thanks in advance, I’m so excited to try this out tonight!
We did Parmesan smashed red potatoes and pan roasted Brussels sprouts! Yum!
I like Asparagus, also Rice or I loves thin pasta.. another pasta we like is ANGEL HAIR real it up ..
SO GOOD! Doubled the sauce and was excellent! Served with parm mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. Yes the sauce was white at first but reducing it to the right consistency made it light brown. Was very suprised at how good it was. And I used sweet marsala that is good enough to drink. 8 bucks a bottle so nothing too fancy. Seriously it was delicious!!!
This is a delicious and easy recipe. i added alittle corn starch to the marsala sauce to make it alittle thicker. I put my marsala chicken over white rice.
I loved this! It was a quick and easy to follow recipe and I’m new to cooking. Anyways, I’m trying this same recipe again tonight but with steak instead of chicken.