Italian Chicken Marsala Recipe
Published September 15, 2021. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
Bring your favorite Italian restaurant to your own house with this very easy-to-make delicious Italian Chicken Marsala Recipe.
We obviously love Italian food because I’m clearly Italian, see Parisi. If you are looking to try out some new dishes from my beloved ancestorial country, then try out my gnudi recipe or Sicilian style grilled swordfish.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken marsala is a classic Italian dish that has been served since the 19th century. Since marsala wine was first produced in Sicily, the creation story of this recipe is a little muddy, but rest assured it is still Italian. It’s a combination of lightly floured and fried chicken scallopini that is served with a delicious mushroom, marsala wine, and chicken stock gravy.
There are also some variations that use veal as the main protein, but it seems to feature lightly pounded and tenderized chicken breasts most commonly. This traditional recipe is still served on Italian restaurant menus across the world.
How to Make Chicken Marsala
Follow along with these step-by-step instructions for making this delicious chicken marsala recipe from scratch:
Prepare all the mushrooms and vegetables ahead of time and set them aside.
Slice the chicken breasts in half width-wise.
Lightly pound each chicken breast with a mallet.
Gently dredge the pounded seasoned chicken breasts in some seasoned all-purpose flour.
Brown the chicken in a large frying pan over medium heat with olive oil until almost cooked through and browned. Set aside.
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until well caramelized, about 10-12 minutes.
Put in the shallots, garlic, and butter and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Deglaze with marsala wine and cook until it is reduced by ½.
Pour in the chicken stock and cook over high heat until it becomes slightly thick and is reduced by ½. Feel free to thicken with a little roux.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper and add in the chicken breast and heat for 1 minute before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
What is Chicken Marsala Served With?
There are so many things that you can serve up with Chicken Marsala. I’m not overly picky when it comes to pairing up side dish recipes with main dish items, but here are a few things you could do:
Make-Ahead and Storage
Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be served right away, but you could leave the cooked chicken breasts in the sauce covered in a pan and over very low heat for up to 20 minutes ahead of time.
How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating and serving. Feel free to store the sauce separately from the cooked chicken breast.
How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of chicken and sauce to a medium size pan and heat over low heat until warmed. You can also heat in the microwave. Feel free to add ¼ cup to 1/3 cup of chicken stock to the sauce to help loosen it up more.
chef notes + tips
- You can also use chicken thighs or drums in this recipe.
- Feel free to use assorted wild mushrooms.
- If you want the sauce to be a little thicker, add a small amount of roux.
- You will most likely need to cook the chicken in batches.
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Italian Chicken Marsala Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 7-9 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 cups sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
- 1 peeled small-diced shallot
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup dry marsala wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- salt and pepper to taste
- finely chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half width wise and then gently pound each sliced breast between two pieces of plastic wrap using a mallet. Maybe 15 to 20 gently pounds.
- Season each chicken breast on each side with salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a medium-size bowl mix together the flour and salt, and pepper until combined.
- Next, lightly dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour and knock off any excess. Set aside on a plate, platter, or cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a very large frying pan over medium heat to 350° F. Add a sprinkle of flour to the oil and if it turns light brown quickly, then you are good to go.
- Add in the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Flip over and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Set the chicken breasts aside and then add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and turn the heat up to high.
- Brown the mushrooms very well on all sides, which takes about 10 to 12 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Push the mushrooms to 1 side of the pan and in the other side of the pan add in the shallots, garlic, and butter and cook while stirring for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
- Mix all of the ingredients together and then remove the pan from the burner.
- Deglaze with the marsala wine and then return the pan to the heat and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced in half.
- Add in the chicken stock and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced in half.
- Season the mushroom sauce with salt and pepper and then add the chicken back to the pan and cook for 30 to 45 seconds or until it is warmed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Some of the best chicken Marsala I’ve had. Chef Billy is my guy!
Thank you for giving it a try!
I made this for dinner last nite along with your fettuccine Alfredo & it was excellent! Thank you for sharing your expertise. I will definitely be making this again
I’ve made Chicken Marsala before, but I thought I’d try Chef Parisi’s recipe. It was amazing! It was savory, succulent, and decadent and so easy! The chicken was so moist! Definitely saving this recipe!
It was fabulous,thank you chef!
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Made the Chicken Marsala tonight for the first time and used local mushrooms, it was easy and delicious! Thank you
I make this every Thanksgiving with all the traditional sides. The kids don’t like turkey.
I’ve made this recipe for several dinner parties. My guests were ecstatic over this dish. One particular guest that was well versed in gourmet food, said he had never had better. This will always be in my wheelhouse.
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This recipe is amazing and really changed my mind about mushrooms. It’s so delicious and easy to make. Thank you, Chef!
This was the first recipe I made by the Chef. I wasn’t disappointed. My family raved over this one. They said it was better than than the fine dining experiences they had.
Looks delicious. I will make this recipe and double the sauce and braise the chicken in it for a while and serve over small rigatoni.
This is my favorite way to have chicken. Thanks, Chef Parisi!
Made this for dinner tonight. One of the best Chicken Marsala dishes I have ever had. Easy to make, Financially sensible. Spinach side dish in place of pasta for healthier recipe. SOOOOO GOOODD!
Very good – I followed the recipe and it turned out yummy 😋
Man, this recipe is the best!!!! I could eat this every week (or more). Thank you for breaking this down step by step. Made this tonight and can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow! Might have to fight the hubby for them🤣
Great recipe. I couldn’t find marsala wine in any stores here. But I had fig balsamic vinegar and used that instead and it came out delicious. My husband is not a fan of mushrooms, but loved this recipe.
excellent!
This receipt has become my “go to” for family and guests!
It has amazing flavor and (if you follow the recipe and do the prep) is easy to prepare.
Thanks, Billy!
excellent!
Very good recipe, very tasty
Served with pasta and all the family liked it
Thank you
I made this dish following chef Parisi’s recipe and it was a family hit. Excellent flavors and recipe was thorough and easy to follow. 😋😋❤️
I was lucky to live between two Italian women and each taught me how to make favorite Italian dishes. Chicken Marsala is one of my favorites. This recipe is very close to what I learned. I fry the chicken crispy and put in a preheated 250 degree oven while making the Marsala garlic mushroom sauce. I like garlic so that is doubled. Boil the noodles, swirl on a plate, top with crispy chicken breast then spoon sauce over. The crunch of the chicken with the tasty Marsala sauce-Yum!
this recipe is awesome. Very flavourful. My family loved it. I served over garlic mash potatoes. Chef Bill is awesome and his recipes are easy to follow.
Appreciate you trying this!
This Chicken Marsala recipe is so delicious and easy to follow. Will definitely make it again as my family loved it !!!
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what brand of marsala works best
whatevers on sale
Yum
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Have you ever used the sweet Marsalis for this? I read years ago that it is the better wine for it. It is delicious but have not tried the dry.
it would work
I love Chicken Marsala and this recipe is awesome. I love it on a bed of couscous. I make extra Marsala sauce just for that. Thank you Chef Parisi!
My pleasure!
I tried this recipe and my family loved it! Whenever they come for dinner, this is what they request! They especially love it served over egg noodles. Delicious!
That sounds great, thank you for trying it!
Checked recipe to refresh myself.
Making this for the third time. I serve with sides of Vermicelli w/garlic/EVOO, and broccoli
Appreciate you trying this!
This recipe is absolutely delicious! Used wild mushrooms I found at the local farmers market. Thanks Chef Billy.
This is one of my all-time favorite dishes. I can’t wait to make this recipe. Your recipes are always great!
This dish is an absolute winner and easy to do. Everyone I have made it for cleaned and almost licked their plates.
so good!!
Made this again for my family last night to rave reviews! This is a solidly delicious recipe! Turns out everytime when I follow your step by step guide! Thank you Chef Parisi for another delicious meal!
excellent!
Very easy to make. So pleased. Winning recipe.
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I have made this recipe several times and each time it comes out perfect. Thank you for the very easy to follow instructions
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How does one deglaze wine? Thx
Very simple recipe that’s delicious.
Excellent!
One of my all time favorites! Never thought I could make it on my own but it totally rocks! Thank you Chef Billy, for all the helpful steps to this amazing recipe!
Excellent!
This is delicious! Wouldn’t change a thing!
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Delicious!!!
perfect!!
Easy to make and very tender and flavorful
so good!!
I never cared for chicken Marsala but tried this recipe as I know my husband loves it. Well…I love it! I now make this every other week. What a great recipe. Absolutely delicious. So flavorful! I am trying many of your recipes & they are terrific! Thank you Chef Billy Parisi!
Amazing!
I made this last night for friends! They loved it!! It came out so tasty! Thank you.
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So delicious! We love it and easy to make. Thanks 👨🍳!
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I love this…as I do all of your recipes. When you make it with thighs do they need to be boneless?
No
This was delicious! It will now be in my regular rotation. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes
Awesome!
The flavors we wonderful and our family loved it. Thank you!
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I made this and it was wonderful. Easy and delicious. The whole family ate it with no complaints!
Excellent!
This Chicken Marsala is certainly one of my favorite Chef Billy recipes, and so easy to make!
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Awesome recipe, one of our Favorites…
Great!
So authentic and delicious
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Absolutely delicious! Love your easy to follow style! Every one of your recipes that I’ve made has turned into a family favorite!
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My wife loved this recipe, it’s the only Marsala she’ll eat now.
Fantastic!
Delicious and so easy
Yes!
This is excellent. Easy to follow steps and clear instructions. Thanks Billy dude!
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Awesome
so good!!
Delicious
so good!!
One of my favorites …. Thank you
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I like to switch up what I make, so not often does something get made more than once a year. This recipe is an exception! I recommend this recipe it’s good!
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Made this last night… fantastic and really easy to make. Thanks chef
Awesome!
I am not a mushroom fan— my wife is. She also loves Chicken Marsala, so I decided to please her pallet. I made this recipe, but skipped the noodles due to my diet. In a rare instance, my distain for mushrooms had subsided. This was delicious and provided me the tools to create chicken dishes they way they SHOULD be done. Of course, the wife loved it!
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amazing
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so good!!
Delicious
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I have made many of your recipes. I feel that they are all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The chicken Marsala was tender, moist and delicious. Thank you
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This Chicken Marsala was amazing!! If you want to really take it over the top, don’t buy the Marsala wine you find in the grocery store in the “cooking wines” section. Instead, go to a wine store and find a good quality Marsala wine. You won’t be sorry!!!
excellent!
Deliciously fantastic recipe! So easy to make and full of flavor. This rivaled our favorite Marsala dish at our local Italian restaruant. Leftover were even better the next night!
so good!!
Delicious!! Hubby has made this several times. Sauce is exquisite!!
Awesome!
Great recipe!! Delicious!!
excellent!
Perfection!
so good!!
Made this and it is one of our family’s favorites.
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I made it and loved it !! I am not the best cook so I was so happy to find recipes that are easy to follow and make. It is helping me be a little more adventurous with cooking. ♥
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Simply the best 👌
Awesome!
My family loved this!
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All of your recipes are fabulous!!!!
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Ligeramente complicada, pero resultó súper bien. 🙏🏽
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Soooo good and I love your cooking tips! God bless and keep the recipes coming!
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Incredible! Simply incredible! What else can I say? My guests thought I was a genius. Thank you Billy. Another hit with me.
Awesome!
Delicious Best Chicken Marsala,I’ve Ever Made…Thanks Chef Billy😊
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best Chicken Marsala I’ve Ever Made,Thank You Chef Billy
Thank you!
Every one of his recipes that I have made gets a five star review! He was a fabulous chef who presents his delicious recipes in a way that even the most novice cook wanna be can understand it.
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Followed this recipe exactly as written and it’s even better than any I’ve ever had in a restaurant. My family can’t wait for me to make it again, only three days later they are asking for it. This is a keeper, for sure! Thank you Chef Parisi 🙂
Amazing, thank you!
Outstanding! This was the best chicken Marsala I have ever made. Thank You for this delicious meal😋
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delish!
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Chicken Marsala is our favorite! Thank you for all you chef tips!
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Chicken dish soo good. And easy!
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I love this recipe!
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Outstanding!
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FANTASTIC!!!
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East to follow and really terrific!
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Excellent recipe! Everything turned out great.
Perfect!
Made this chicken Marsala, relatively easy to make, and it was delicious! My husband licked the plate!
Awesome!
I love this recipe! Just great in every way!
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This was the second chicken breast recipe I made from chef Parisi. The chicken was delicious and tender. I love the way the recipes are so easy to follow and the flavor gets rave reviews from everyone. Served this over wild rice. Will be making this again. Thank you for another great recipe!
Awesome.
This recipe produced a wonderful result. It tasted fabulous. I love your practical tips too, really helpful. Thank you.
Excellent!
My very first attempt at Chicken Marsala and it turned out great twice!!! Very nice recipe. Thanks for making Chicken interesting! Thanks Chef Billy!
Very good
Always get tips on cooking love all recipies
This was delicious. Had it over spinach fettuccini. Thanks. What is the brand of your island stools? I need them!!
THose are long gone, I’m not too sure.
Made it tonight and without a doubt, the best version I’ve made to date.
Made this chicken Marsala tonight. Once again, Chef Billy hit it out of the park. I follow his recipes to the tee. Sometimes I add more garlic because I just do! I have learned so much from you.
Made this Chicken Marsala earlier this week and reheated the leftovers today. Excellent both times. I will definitely make it again. Thanks so much as this recipe is much better than the one I usually make.
What’s a good brand of Marsala wine? Do they sale it in a grocery store? If not. Would I go to a liquor store to find it?
Any brand will do. Yes in the grocery store, it’s wine.
My son and I made this last night and it was absolute PERFECTION!
Billy’s recipe and directions are spot-on!
Perfect!!!!
My husband said he would be delighted if he was served this in a restaurant. That’s how good it is. I use Bell & Evans thinly sliced chicken cutlets for this recipe.
Absolutely the best Chicken Marsala I have ever made. My husband raved about it.
Been watching Billy for a bit Decided to make this today. Used the prep techniques I learned from his videos. Amazingly, It came out perfect. Of course I totally took all the credit. Only problem is that now my wife thinks I’ve been hiding all these chef skills.
Give this a try. You won’t regret it.
Tried this recipe tonight for dinner. It was YUM! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out great. Great recipe – adding them to my recipe binder! Thank you!
Outstanding yummyness! This was a big hit!
Thank you for posting & the video was great to watch.
Perfect!
Delicious! Made exactly as written; great recipe 😊
Thank You , love chicken marsala!
Fantastic! Thank you, Chef Billy! I’d love to shake your hand next time you make it back to St. Louis! Keep up the Amazing Work, Brother!👍
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