Chicken Marsala
Chicken with a creamy Marsala sauce is a standard of old-school Italian restaurants, where you might find it prepared or finished tableside in a chafing dish. Cooking it at a more leisurely pace in a slow cooker or on the stovetop eliminates much of the fuss and produces very tender, flavorful results. Substituting tangy Italian mascarpone, a soured cream cheese, for the usual cream adds a sophisticated touch.
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Review 1 for Chicken Marsala
doncancook
,highlands
,nj
March 11, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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soooo good my son told me he loved it!
March 11, 2013
very easy to make. when we finally sat down to eat, it was heaven!
Pros: Yield, Appearance, Will Make Again
Review 2 for Chicken Marsala
weed
,Peru
,ny
February 9, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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make this for a christmas party
February 9, 2013
I made this for our annual Christmas party. It was easy and sat waiting in the crock pot while I enjoyed our guests. When it was time for dinner, it was ready. This is an outstanding recipe that received rave reviews. My newly married nephew even asked for the recipe.
Pros: Adaptable, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 3 for Chicken Marsala
FoodieStuntman
,Fremont
,CA
January 29, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Good but Needs Updating
January 29, 2013
I prepared this dish as instructed. It tastes good, but I wanted to share a friend's (a professional chef) suggestions to update the stovetop method:
After searing the chicken, remove it from the pan and add the pancetta to render the fat. Then add the mushrooms and shallots to the pancetta to sauté. Deglaze with the marsala and broth, scraping up any browned bits and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken, cover and reduce the heat to low for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken to a separate plate, then add your butter and mascarpone to thicken the sauce.
Why do this?
1. By sautéing the mushrooms, butter and mascarpone in a separate pan, you're not blending flavors during the braise, not to mention the loss of any fond (flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan) from the mushrooms.
2. Reducing the use of 3 different cooking vessels to 1--easier cleanup.
I prepared the dish both ways and my friend's suggestions yielded a more flavorful dish.
Pros: Good Value, Will Make Again
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Review 4 for Chicken Marsala
Bambola
,lindenhurst
,NY
January 14, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Chicken delight
January 14, 2013
I found this to be the perfect dinner when you are having guests and don't know what to serve...taystee, easy to prepare, and not expensive
Pros: Yield, Good Value, Easy, Healthy, Appearance, Adaptable, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 5 for Chicken Marsala
MemaT
,Holland
,MI
December 18, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Impress your guests
December 18, 2012
I have used the recipe 3 times and each time it came out perfect. The flavor is wonderful. Also, the recipe can easily be increased or decreased depending on number of guests. One of the best recipes I have tried from William Sonoma.
Pros: Appearance, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 6 for Chicken Marsala
ronji
,San Diego
,CA
San Diego, CA
October 21, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Absolutely Delicious!
October 21, 2012
I found this recipe easy to follow and the results were wonderful! This was a fantastic chicken dish to serve for dinner and I look forward to making it for my next dinner party. I made a little more sauce than the recipe called for to ensure there was enough to serve over the potatoes and the chicken. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was the perfect compliment. Make this for dinner you will be glad you did!
I used to stovetop method and I used my braiser instead of my dutch oven since I was only making 4 chicken breasts. I also allowed it to simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes or so and the sauce was the perfect consistency.
Pros: Good Value, Easy, Appearance, Adaptable, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 7 for Chicken Marsala
Anonymous
,Mountain Iron
,MN
October 9, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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My favorite recipe, of all time, ever.
October 9, 2012
I LOVE this recipe, and do recommend it to family and friends. It is so versatile: pork or chicken, stove top or crock pot, on potatoes, noodles, or rice. I prefer it over egg noodles. I usually sub creme fraiche for the mascarpone, because I can make it at home for cheaper than I can buy mascarpone. This is just the best recipe I have ever found, ever!
Pros: Good Value, Easy, Kid-Friendly, Healthy, Adaptable, Impressive, Will Make Again
Cons: Lengthy, Appearance
Review 8 for Chicken Marsala
PMartin
,Waukesha
,WI
Waukesha, WI
March 25, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Fantastic flavor
March 25, 2012
Excellent recipe. Well worth taking the time to make. The flavor is fantastic! The mascarpone really takes it to a new level.
Review 9 for Chicken Marsala
Anonymous
,Westhampton
,NY
March 22, 2012
Ability level:Novice
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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A Fabulous Meal for a special occasion
March 22, 2012
This recipe was fabulous! It took some time to prepare as I am only a novice cook but it was well worth the effort. With the exception of only using 4 chicken breasts, I followed the recipe exactly. It was delicious and my friends said it was truly gourmet.
Pros: Impressive, Will Make Again
Cons: time consuming preparation
Review 10 for Chicken Marsala
alfiegurl
,Wilmington
,NC
Wilmington, NC
March 5, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Fabulous for a special treat!
March 5, 2012
I have fixed this recipe twice and both times they have been great. The first time seemed to be a bit involved but the second time it just flew together. FABULOUS! One friend that had it had just gotten back from Italy and couldn't believe how wonderful it was. The best!
Pros: Appearance, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 11 for Chicken Marsala
cjbuddy
,Denver
Denver
February 1, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Elegant and easy dish!
February 1, 2012
So easy and delicious! Made only four chicken breasts and omitted the chives at the end (used chopped flat leaf parsley instead) but followed otherwise. Served with marscarpone mashed potatoes (why not use it up?) and it was a wonderful meal. I followed the stove top method and used fine, sweet Marsala. Will make again for sure and will serve for guests or for a special meal.
Pros: Easy, Appearance, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 12 for Chicken Marsala
Miley
January 25, 2012
Ability level:Novice
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Ok! Wow! This is tasty and easy!
January 25, 2012
This is a fantastic recipe... OMG! The flavors combine so perfect! And the textures :)
Pros: Easy, Impressive
Review 13 for Chicken Marsala
GourmetMama
Fergus Falls, MN
January 10, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Fantastic! Would make again.
January 10, 2012
Made on the stovetop in a dutch oven and it was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely make this again and I hope my kids will get used to the new flavors. They did eat it but with reservation and ketchup. Beautiful presentation, easy to make, excellent flavor. I substituted all purpose flour with white rice flour to make this dish gluten free.
Pros: Easy, Healthy, Appearance, Adaptable, Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 14 for Chicken Marsala
DYHGarden
,Chapel Hill
,NC
December 30, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Perfect for dinner for six
December 30, 2011
I made this for a holiday dinner. Using my All-Clad Slow Cooker for the 5 hour low cook time freed me up to prepare other dishes that required more active preparations. The chicken maintained the browned color and the mushrooms added in the last 30 minutes were splendid. I served this with Chantilly Potatoes (mashed potatoes baked with a parmesan topping) and WS Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon Zest.
Pros: Yield, Good Value, Easy, Appearance, Will Make Again
Review 15 for Chicken Marsala
KMAK
,Home Sweet Home
,TX
October 5, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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This was incredible!
October 5, 2011
I love chicken marsala and make it a few times a year. I read the ingredients for this and thought there was NO way it could turn into the heavenly dish that I love so much without all the usual butter. I am pretty good at reading a recipe's ingredients and knowing what the final product will taste like before hand. I thought I was taking a gamble, but figured even if it wasn't our traditional marsala it would still be pretty tasty. Even with having to substitute bacon, it was INCREDIBLE! Way to go WS, another fantastic meal AND it so easy with the slow cooker. It will be made again and again at our house.
Review 16 for Chicken Marsala
Joyskitchen
Mineola, NY
September 6, 2011
Ability level:Novice
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Delicious dinner to impress
September 6, 2011
This was a delicious dish that I made for company. Everyone LOVED it. I made it with the classic mashed potatoes and vegetables. It did take 1 hour to make and i had to buy a few things that I did not have. Luckily I was able to find the pancetta and mascarpone.
Pros: Impressive, Will Make Again
Cons: Cost, Ingredients, Lengthy
Review 17 for Chicken Marsala
toothpick99
Olathe, KS
August 18, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Cooks for:3 to 5 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Impress anyone with this dish
August 18, 2011
Very savory, chicken so moist no knife needed. Definite keeper in my recipe box. I used 8 ozs mascarpone instead of 1/2 cup. I did not take the stems off the cremini mushrooms as they were very closed. Plus photo shows stems on. I also used fresh oregano from my garden instead of dried.
Pros: Impressive, Will Make Again
Review 18 for Chicken Marsala
DanaNYC
New York, NY
April 14, 2011
Ability level:Intermediate
Cooks for:1 to 2 people
Cooks:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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The best marsala I've had!
April 14, 2011
If there were more than 5 stars, I would give them. This flavors in this dish were incredible! It is my husband's favorite dish that I make. I don't alter anything in this recipe. Delish!
Pros: Impressive, Will Make Again
Cons: Cost, Unhealthy, Lengthy
Review 19 for Chicken Marsala
FirstLady
arizona
December 18, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Wonderful!
December 18, 2010
This recipe is really good. The flavor is so rich and the presentation is impressive.
Review 20 for Chicken Marsala
sqjh
Indiana
December 17, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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The BEST Ever!
December 17, 2010
I made the crock pot version of this recipe for a luncheon and was it ever wonderful! It was easy to prepare, received rave reviews, and I had requests for the recipe - who could ask for more?!! Loved it - it was truly the Best Chicken Marsala recipe ever!!