Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Marsala
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 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 Stuffed Chicken Marsala
Description
This Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Marsala recipe combines pan-seared chicken breasts that are sliced and stuffed with a flavorful cheese mixture including Parmesan, mozzarella, and sundried tomatoes. After searing, the chicken is placed in the oven to finish cooking gently without drying out. The Marsala sauce is prepared in the same pan used for the chicken, layering flavors from the pan drippings, butter, and flour, thickened with dry Marsala wine, and enriched with cream. Sautéed mushrooms seasoned with salt, pepper, and optional garlic complement the sauce and chicken, adding earthy notes and texture.
The dish results in tender chicken with a crispy exterior and a creamy, cheesy filling. The Marsala sauce is smooth and slightly sweet from the wine, balanced by the savory mushrooms. Cooking the chicken halves separately but matching them before stuffing helps them cook evenly and fit well around the filling. Serving this dish allows you to enjoy a restaurant-style entree with balanced flavors from the cheese, wine, and mushrooms.
For efficiency, mushrooms can be cooked simultaneously with the chicken or ahead of time. Using a dry Marsala wine brand such as Lambrusco can closely mimic the signature Olive Garden flavor, though other dry Marsala wines will also work. Brushing olive oil over chicken before baking helps prevent dryness.
Ingredients
Pan-seared chicken breasts
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
Chicken Marsala Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup dry Marsala
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Mushrooms
- 1 cup mushroom sliced
- 1 tablspoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic optional
Cheese filling for stuffed chicken
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons parsley minced
- 2 teaspoons sundried tomatoes minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Pan-seared chicken
- Split the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Season with salt and pepper add olive oil to a skillet and saute chicken over medium heat. The chicken should be almost cooked through; this should take about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Set the chicken aside. It's best to match up the chicken pieces for assembly.
Cheese filling
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well.
- Match the chicken pieces and place a couple of tablespoons between the two pieces of cooked chicken. Keep the chicken warm by placing it into the oven. You may want to brush a little olive oil on the top piece of chicken so it does not dry out.
- Place the chicken onto a pan and place it into the oven.
Chicken Marsala Sauce
- Use the same pan the chicken was cooked in. Do not wipe out the pan.
- Add flour and butter to a skillet, cook for about 1 minute on medium heat. Add Lambrusco brand dry marsala wine, stir until the sauce thickens. Add in heavy cream, and allow the sauce to reduce — season with salt and pepper.
Mushrooms
- In a skillet add butter, when the butter melts, add the mushrooms. Season mushrooms with a small pinch of salt, and a small pinch of black pepper as they cook. Saute mushroom until they begin to brown, add them to the wine sauce.
Chicken Assembly
- Place a stuffed chicken breast onto a plate, and place marsala sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook mushrooms separately or in parallel with the chicken to save time.
- Match chicken halves carefully for even stuffing and cooking.
- Brush olive oil on chicken before baking to keep it moist.
- Lambrusco dry Marsala wine is recommended but substitute with other dry Marsala brands if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 720 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 720kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1704mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1133mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 277mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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