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Olive Garden Chicken Marsala Recipe

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This Olive Garden Chicken Marsala recipe features tender chicken filets dredged in seasoned flour, browned to perfection, and simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and cream. The sauce reduces into a luscious, flavorful finish, perfect served over pasta and garnished with fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality Italian-American dish you can recreate at home.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • ⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 Chicken Filets

Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 8 oz White Mushrooms, Sliced
  • 1 Medium Onion, Sliced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • ½ Cup Marsala Wine
  • ½ Cup Chicken Stock
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • 5 Sprigs Fresh Thyme or 1 Tbsp Dried Thyme

Garnish

  • Fresh Parsley For Garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken filet into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. Set the coated chicken aside.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken filets (in batches if necessary) and brown them on each side for 2 to 3 minutes. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked here, just nicely browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Then add the sliced onion and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Deglaze with Marsala: Pour the Marsala wine into the skillet with the mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off while the sauce reduces slightly.
  5. Add Stock and Cream: Stir in the chicken stock and heavy cream. Add the browned chicken filets back into the skillet along with any juices accumulated on the plate. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  6. Simmer: Let the chicken and sauce simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  7. Finish and Serve: Once the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked through, remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over your choice of pasta or side dish. Enjoy your authentic-tasting Chicken Marsala!

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh mushrooms such as cremini or white button mushrooms.
  • You can substitute dried thyme if fresh thyme is not available; just reduce the amount accordingly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken during browning – just brown it enough to develop color.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with fettuccine, linguine, or mashed potatoes.
  • To make this dish gluten free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for dredging.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and can be gently reheated on the stovetop.

Keywords: Chicken Marsala, Olive Garden Chicken Marsala, Italian Chicken Recipe, Marsala Sauce, Chicken with Mushrooms, Creamy Chicken Marsala

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