The chicken mushroom Marsala recipe is easy and quick to make, but the flavor of the sauce is complex and robust. It has a deep, dark, and rich sauce that will make your mouth water.
The recipe of Marsala Chicken Mushroom was created by Paul Bocuse– it consists of chicken breasts that are pounded thin, combined with mushrooms and wine before being sautéed and cooked in a layer of cream sauce.
The best part about cooking it is there are so many easy ways to put a twist on the classic recipe with ingredients like chestnut creole sauce, buffalo sauce, or sweet chili dip!
Chicken Marsala is the quintessential home-cooked comfort food this time of the year. Not only is it easy to prepare, but its deep, succulent flavors will satisfy both your palate and your soul.
The basic needs for Chicken mushroom Marsala recipe.
It’s always fun to experiment with new ingredients, here are a few that I often use!
I always keep a can of Marsala wine in the pantry for recipes like this one. It has the perfect balance of fruity and savory flavors and goes perfectly with mushrooms in this recipe.
THYME
It’s not just about the mushrooms. The fresh herbs are like the colorful dress in a beautiful ensemble.
Did you know that in a Marsala-based sauce, fresh herbs provide brightness and are delicately complementary to the rich flavors of wine and stock?
There’s nothing like the steamy aroma of the Chicken Mushroom Marsala Recipe while cooking. And the final touch of fresh herbs adds a magical flavor to the dish.
MARSALA WINE
Marsala wines are made from white grapes that give the wine its golden hue and the subtle perfume of cinnamon, dried fruit, and honey. It has a sweet and savory flavor.
It’s the “bringing out the sweetness in other food items.” A delicious blend of spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to add the perfect flavor o your meal.
Add a zesty, rich flavor to your dinner with this Italian wine. It pairs well with many dishes, such as mushroom chicken Marsala, spaghetti bolognese, and meatballs.
MUSHROOM
Mushrooms are delicate fungi with elastic fleshy stems and a delicate cap. They’re often mistakenly identified as vegetables, but they are mushrooms, and very versatile too! Here are some common fungi that you may already have in your pantry.
Here are some edible mushrooms that can uses in the Chicken mushroom Marsala Recipe. But here I preferred Button Mushroom for this recipe because it can available easily, and it’s cheap than others.
How to make Marsala creamy sauce for Chicken recipe?
Marsala wine is a sweet, rich, and velvety wine sauce, which is perfect for special any chicken and mushroom recipe. The key ingredients are bay leaves, Marsala Wine, Garlic, and cooking cream with fresh herbs.
A great and easy way to make a Marsala creamy Italian sauce is to start with garlic, celery, and onion.
After sauteing them for 3 minutes with olive oil, add red wine and the rest of the ingredients. Over medium heat for about half an hour, it has time to simmer and deepen in flavor. The end result is a deliciously creamy sauce with just the right amount of marsala.
Best Marinade chicken for mushroom Marsala recipe
Olive oil, garlic, chopped thyme, salt, and crushed pepper are the key ingredients for the marinade of chicken. Also for the best to add 1/2 cup of Marsala wine to chicken for the mushroom Marsala Chicken Recipe.
Let the chicken sit for one hours before cooking it on medium heat so the marinade can moisten the mix.
consider the Accompaniment
You can never go wrong if you’re serving a colorful side dish with your recipe of mushroom Chicken Marsala.
There are many varieties to choose from–how about these?
3. Sauteed grapes, golden raisins, apples, onions.
5. Steamed broccoli or any grilled vegetable
Chicken Mushroom Marsala
A great and easy way to make a Marsala creamy Italian sauce is to start with garlic, celery, and onion.
1
servings10
minutes19
minutes836
kcal30
minutesIngredients
1 no Chicken Breast
1 cup Marsala wine
1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup Cooking Cream
2 cup White stock
10-12 no Button Mushroom
fresh thyme
Parsley sprig
Salt as required
Crushed pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil
Chopped garlic, celery, and Onion
Directions
- Bring chicken breast, wash well. Marinade with olive oil, salt, crushed pepper, chopped garlic, chopped thyme, chopped parsley. Marinate well. Keep in a bowl. Pour 1/2 cup Marsala wine over on chicken. Set in a chiller for an hour.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy pan, add chopped garlic, chopped celery, chopped onion, and a bay leaf. Stir it. Then add sliced mushroom, cook for 3 to 4 minutes with slow medium fire.
- When the mushrooms appear golden in color, add 1/2 cup of vegetable stock, and wine. Simmer it for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add cooking cream. Simmer for a couple of minutes or the sauce until thickened. Add Seasoning.
- Preheat the griller, remove the chicken from the chiller. Place on it, and grilled both sides of the chicken. Check the core temperature, and when it’s well cooked, take it out, and place it on a serving plate.
- Reheat the sauce, pour over the chicken.
- Served hot with mashed potato, and grilled vegetable.
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories836
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
61.8g
96%
- Saturated Fat 24.5g 123%
- Cholesterol 178mg 60%
- Sodium 938mg 40%
- Total Carbohydrate
21.8g
8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
- Sugars 12.7g
- Protein 43g 86%
- Calcium 8%
- Iron 15%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
