Chicken Marsala – (Best Creamy) Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala – This best chicken marsala consists of juicy chicken cutlets and mushrooms smothered in a creamy rich Marsala wine sauce.

What is Chicken Marsala?

It is a dish featuring thin, dredged chicken breasts cooked until golden brown and bathed in a flavorful sauce. The key ingredient is Marsala wine – a fortified wine from Sicily, Italy, that lends its nutty, slightly sweet flavor to the dish.

Chicken Marsala – Tips and Tricks

• Pound those cutlets! Thin, even chicken breasts cook quickly and ensure a luxurious texture in the final dish. Use a meat mallet (or even a rolling pin in a pinch) to pound them to a ¼-inch thickness.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan! This is key to achieving golden brown chicken. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lead to steamed instead of seared chicken.
• Let the sauce simmer! Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and thicken beautifully. Don’t rush this step for the best results.
• Deglaze the pan for extra flavor! Don’t waste those delicious browned bits in the pan! After removing the chicken, add a splash of Marsala wine to the pan and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. This adds incredible depth of flavor to the sauce.

Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

• With nonstick spray lightly grease your slow cooker. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to the chicken and place in the bottom of your slow cooker.
• Top chicken with mushrooms, garlic, and marsala wine. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• To transfer chicken to a plate, make sure to use a slotted spoon. Whisk together cornstarch & water until dissolved, then pour into slow cooker and stir.
• Put the chicken back o slow cooker, cover and cook another 20-30 minutes on high heat until sauce is thickened. Add salt according to taste and finally sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Recipe Variations

• For an extra decadent touch, stir in some heavy cream or sour cream at the end of cooking.
• Simply swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free alternative like almond flour or coconut flour.
• Save on dishes by cooking the chicken and the sauce in a single pan. Just sear the chicken, remove it, then cook the mushrooms and deglaze the pan with Marsala before adding chicken broth and cream.

How to Serve This Easy Chicken Marsala?

It pairs beautifully with various starchy sides to soak up that delicious sauce. Here are a few ideas:

• Classic Egg Noodles: The perfect comfort food pairing.
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes: A filling option.
• Risotto: For a restaurant-worthy presentation, try serving over a creamy risotto.
• Roasted Vegetables: Pair the richness of the dish with roasted asparagus, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts for a balanced meal.

Chicken Marsala – FAQs

Is this dish Italian?

While incredibly popular in the US, It is actually considered an Italian-American creation. It’s a variation of classic Italian “scaloppine” dishes, which use thin cuts of meat cooked in a light sauce.

What does Marsala wine taste like?

Marsala comes in dry, semi-sweet, and sweet varieties. Dry Marsala is most commonly used in Marsala and has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor with hints of dried fruit.

What can I substitute for Marsala wine?

If you don’t have Marsala, a good substitute is a combination of dry sherry and chicken broth. You can also use Madeira wine or white wine with a touch of brown sugar.

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