Olive Garden Chicken Marsala Recipe
Craving restaurant-quality Italian food at home? This Olive Garden Chicken Marsala Recipe is your answer.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Meat mallet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Sharp knife
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- This helps them cook uniformly.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece in flour completely.
- Shake off any excess flour gently.
- Heat olive oil in your skillet.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side.
- They should turn golden brown.
- Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add butter to the same pan.
- Sauté mushrooms until they're soft and brown.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in Marsala wine and scrape pan bottom.
- Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Stir everything together well.
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- The sauce will thicken beautifully.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Don't skip pounding the chicken flat.
- It ensures even cooking every time.
- Use good quality Marsala wine for better flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken or it gets dry.
- Let the wine reduce properly for richness.
- Serve immediately while it's hot and delicious.
- Pair it with pasta or mashed potatoes.