Chicken Marsala
Around here, we lovingly refer to this recipe as Elise’s Chicken Marsala, because it’s one our sister Elise’s signature dishes. If you’ve tried the Chicken Marsala from Olive Garden this recipe has so much more flavor, and really easy to prepare. We always try to score an invite to Elise’s house for this meal. Tender chicken drenched in a decadent and creamy Marsala sauce served over fettuccine noodles and served with a side salad and crusty bread? Yes, please! Next time you really need to wow your guests, reach for this recipe; it’ll be a hit for sure!
What is Chicken Marsala?
Chicken Marsala is old Italian favorite, dating back hundreds of years. Marsala is an Italian wine, produced in romantic Sicily, and has a distinct smoky, deep flavor. When making Chicken Marsala, look for a dry Marsala cooking wine. The alcohol burns off during the cooking process, leaving you with a rich flavor that makes this dish so indulgent and delicious.
Variations to this Recipe
This recipe makes a huge batch, about eight good size servings. It’s the perfect dish to entertain with. Most of the time, however, we half the recipe.If you really don’t want to use the Marsala cooking wine, you can substitute with chicken stock, dry white wine or this simple recipe: about a quarter cup white grape juice, a tablespoon of vanilla and a couple tablespoons of sherry vinegar.Heavy whipping cream will enhance this sauce, making it even creamier and richer, but you can use regular milk if that’s what you have on hand.We love using fettuccine noodles for this dish, but you could use spaghetti, angel hair pasta, just about any pasta will work.
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How to Make Chicken Marsala
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