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Chicken Marsala Casserole

A creamy, cheesy casserole version of the classic Italian Chicken Marsala with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Sauce
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup Marsala wine
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Brown in skillet with olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove chicken.
  3. Sauté mushrooms in butter until soft and browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze skillet with Marsala wine, simmer 2–3 minutes. Add chicken broth and cream; thicken for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Place chicken in casserole dish. Pour mushroom sauce over chicken. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is golden.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and bake before serving. Optional: add mozzarella for extra cheesiness.