Olive Garden Chicken Marsala

Olive Garden Chicken Marsala

Olive Garden Chicken Marsala Copy Cat Recipe is tender pieces of chicken with mushrooms in a creamy Marsala wine sauce that melts in your mouth. This recipe is easy to make and in under an hour you can have restaurant quality right at home.

Ingredients

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

  • Fresh Parsley For Garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken filet into the flour, shake off the excess and set aside. 

  2. 2

    Melt 2 Tbsp of the butter into a large skillet over medium high heat, add the chicken breast (you may have to work in batches) and brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. (we are just browning the chicken, not cooking it all the way though) Once browned, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. 

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, melt the other 2 Tbsp of butter over medium high heat and add the sliced mushrooms, saute the mushrooms for 5 minutes. Add in the sliced onion and minced garlic and saute for another 5 minutes. Pour in the marsala wine and continue cooking over medium high heat until the alcohol has cooked out, about 5 minutes. 

  4. 4

    In the same pan, pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream, stir and add the browned chicken filets along with any juices on the plate. Bring the sauce and chicken to a boil, then lower the heat to medium low and let simmer for 20 minutes. The sauce will reduce and become thick. 

  5. 5

    Once thickened, remove from the heat and serve over pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Olive Garden Chicken Marsala

Olive Garden Chicken Marsala

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of that rich, creamy Olive Garden Chicken Marsala without the trip out? This copycat recipe brings those tender pieces of chicken with luscious mushroom-Marsala sauce right to your dinner table, proving that restaurant-quality flavor is easily achievable at home.

What sets this recipe apart is its ability to deliver an authentic, melt-in-your-mouth experience in under an hour. You'll love how easily the creamy Marsala wine sauce comes together, coating every tender piece of chicken and perfectly sliced mushroom, mimicking your favorite dish with surprising simplicity.

Prepare for a truly comforting meal where tender chicken is bathed in a deeply flavorful, savory sauce. The earthy notes of sautéed white mushrooms and aromatic onion and garlic are perfectly balanced by the distinct, slightly sweet and nutty flavor of Marsala wine, all brought together with a touch of heavy cream for that signature richness. This dish is designed to be an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner, promising a luxurious taste experience that feels special without demanding hours in the kitchen.

While this recipe shines on its own, you can easily adapt it to your pantry. The recipe already offers flexibility with herbs, allowing you to use fresh thyme sprigs or dried thyme depending on what you have on hand. Feel free to adjust the amount of kosher salt and black pepper to suit your personal preference, ensuring every bite is seasoned just right.

This Olive Garden Chicken Marsala is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish that makes the dish truly pop.

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