Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe

If you’ve ever had dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, you know that their Chicken Marsala is a dish that stands out with its tasty flavors.

In this article, we have the Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe for you to try in the comfort of your own home with this easy step-by-step guide.

This classic Italian-American dish has of tender chicken breasts in a rich, flavorful Marsala wine sauce that’s both savory and sweet.

This recipe is great for special occasions or a weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Why You’ll Love This Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe

You will love this super tasty Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe because it tastes great and is very easy to make.

Personally, I have made this meal for my husband and we both really enjoy it due to the succulent chicken and flavourful sauce.

This recipe is very versatile and can be made for dinner parties or for a romantic dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Kitchen Equipment

  • Cutting board and knife
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Shallow dish
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving platter

How to Make Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe

1. Get the Chicken Ready

  1. Put each piece of chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap.
  2. Use a rolling pin to gently pound the chicken so it’s all the same thickness.

2. Coat the Chicken

  1. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a dish.
  2. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour so it’s covered lightly.

3. Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the chicken in a pan for roughly 4-5 minutes on each side until it’s brown.
  3. Once ready take the chicken out of the pan and put it to the side.

4. Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic

  1. In the same pan, add the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Put the sliced mushrooms in and cook until they are soft and brown about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped garlic and cook for one more minute.

5. Make the Sauce

  1. Pour the Marsala wine into the pan.
  2. Use a spoon to scrape up any bits stuck in the pan.
  3. Let it cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the chicken broth and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce gets a little thick.

6. Finish the Dish

  1. Turn the heat down low and add the butter to the sauce, stirring until it melts.
  2. Put the chicken back in the pan and coat it with the sauce.
  3. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

What pairs with Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe

This Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe pairs beautifully with many different sides such as Shrimp and Lobster Scampi Pasta, Costco Scalloped Potatoes Recipe, and roasted asparagus.

When it comes to beverages this recipe will go very well with a red wine like Pinot Noir or a white wine like Chardonnay.

Tips

  • If you don’t have Marsala wine you can use sherry or Madiera wine as a replacement.
  • While you should use cremini mushrooms for this recipe, you can use white or brown mushrooms as a replacement.
  • If you want a fresher taste you can use thyme or rosemary to the sauce for better taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes of course you can use chicken thighs, you may need to cook them for a bit longer.

What can I use if I don’t have a meat mallet?

If you don’t have a meat mallet you can use a rolling pin or a skillet to pound the chicken breasts.

Is there a dairy-free option?

If you want to make this dish dairy-free you can get rid of the butter and use an alternative.

Conclusion

This Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe is one to try at home, it’s a tasty dish that’s impressive and easy to make.

The flavors of this dish stand out with its rich sauce and tender chicken, one to make for your friends and family.

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Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

450

kcal
Total time

45

minutes

Skip the restaurant and make this tasty Carrabba's Chicken Marsala Recipe at home. It's simpler than you think and just as delicious as the original!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup dry Marsala wine

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • Get the Chicken Ready
  • Put each piece of chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap.
  • Use a rolling pin to gently pound the chicken so it’s all the same thickness.
  • Coat the Chicken
  • Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a dish.
  • Dip each piece of chicken in the flour so it’s covered lightly.
  • Cook the Chicken
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken in a pan for roughly 4-5 minutes on each side until it's brown.
  • Once ready take the chicken out of the pan and put it to the side.
  • Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic
  • In the same pan, add the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Put the sliced mushrooms in and cook until they are soft and brown about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the chopped garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Make the Sauce
  • Pour the Marsala wine into the pan.
  • Use a spoon to scrape up any bits stuck in the pan.
  • Let it cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce gets a little thick.
  • Finish the Dish
  • Turn the heat down low and add the butter to the sauce, stirring until it melts.
  • Put the chicken back in the pan and coat it with the sauce.
  • Let it simmer for a few minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • If you don't have Marsala wine you can use sherry or Madiera wine as a replacement.
  • While you should use cremini mushrooms for this recipe, you can use white or brown mushrooms as a replacement.
  • If you want a fresher taste you can use thyme or rosemary to the sauce for better taste.
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Julia

I create recipes almost every day, sometimes with a little help from my husband (who’s a great taste tester!). Oh, and did I mention I’m a mom of two awesome kids, Sofia and Noah? They love trying my new recipes and always push me to create more and experiment with new dishes.