Olive Garden Chicken Marsala
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
720 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Olive Garden Chicken Marsala
Description
Olive Garden Chicken Marsala is prepared by seasoning chicken breasts with a flour mixture containing salt, pepper, and oregano, then frying them briefly in oil and butter until lightly browned. Fresh sliced mushrooms and optional onions are added to the pan, cooking alongside the chicken to build flavor. Dry Marsala wine is poured in, and the dish simmers covered to cook through the chicken and meld the flavors.
The finished dish presents tender chicken coated in a delicate mushroom and wine sauce with subtle herbal notes from oregano. The butter and oil combination adds richness and helps achieve a golden crust. This entree is well suited to be served with starches like mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to complement the sauce.
No additional preparation tips were provided, but maintaining a gentle simmer ensures the chicken remains moist while fully cooked. This recipe relies on straightforward techniques and common pantry ingredients for a classic chicken marsala experience.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 ounces butter
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and oregano and mix well.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling lightly.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
- Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on the first side, until lightly brown. Flip the breasts and add the mushrooms and onions (if desired) around the chicken. Cook for about 2 more minutes, until the chicken is lightly browned on the second side.
- Add the wine, stir the vegetables, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 720 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 720kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 242mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 826mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1195mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.