Are you craving some tender chicken with rich sauce? Make Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala and you will find yourself in absolute culinary wonder !

Is there a weekend around the corner and you are confused about what to make for dinner? You will not regret making Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe.

Filled with the tender chicken, mushrooms and heavy cream, there is a reason why this recipe from Carrabba’s is so famous.

I have now come with the copycat recipe of this amazing dish, and believe me, it tastes exactly like Carrabba’s. Must try this if you also want to enjoy its goodness in the comfort of your home.

Let’s make it!

What Will You Love About This Recipe

Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala is filled with the goodness of rich and creamy sauce of marsala wine, chicken soup, and heavy cream. It blesses the chicken with a unique and rich flavor, you are absolutely going to love.

The grilled chicken is tender and juicy, and grill marks make it more appealing and appetizing, just like any gourmet served in a top-notch restaurant.

Adding mushrooms creates an incredible mix of ingredients with chicken breasts and sauce. The earthy mushrooms will boost the flavor and make you sway with satisfaction.

Last but not the least, you are safe to serve this recipe on a special occasion. It is equally appealing and scrumptious to make a perfect dish for special guests.

Ingredients

To make Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala, you need the ingredients in the following quantities:

For Chicken:

Chicken breasts = 4
Salt = 1-¼ tsp
Ground black pepper = 1 tsp
Dried oregano = ½ tsp
Dried thyme = ½ tsp
Dried parsley = ½ tsp
Marjoram = ¼ tsp
Garlic powder = ¼ tsp
Olive oil

For Marsala Sauce:

Butter = ⅓ cup
Prosciutto, diced = 1 slice
Minced shallots = 2 tsp
Minced garlic = 2 tsp
Fresh mushrooms = 8 oz
Lombardo dry marsala wine = ¼ cup
Chicken stock = 1 cup
Cornstarch = 2 tsp
Minced fresh parsley = 1 tsp
Heavy cream = 2 tbsp
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Instructions for Making Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe

Following is a detailed description of the method on how to make Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala:

Step 1

Find a medium-sized saucepan in your kitchen and add the butter in it. Melt it on a medium flame. Then increase it to medium-high and saute the prosciutto in the butter for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add mushrooms and shallots in the same pan and saute them also. Make them tender and then add minced garlic. Saute it for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add marsala wine and simmer the mixture for a minute or so. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and again simmer, this time for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Now mix cornstarch and chicken stock and add this mixture into the saucepan mixture. Again simmer for 5 minutes. Now add heavy cream and parsley in this mixture. Give it a mix and simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken it. Marsala sauce is ready. Take away from heat and cover until needed.

Step 5

Now is the time to prepare your BBQ grill. Preheat. Take a small bowl and mix all the chicken spice ingredients in it. Crush the spices to make a fine mixture of spices.

Step 6

Take your chicken breasts and brush them with olive oil. Then sprinkle the spice blend generously on both sides of the chicken. Grill the chicken from both sides, 6-8 minutes each side.

Step 7

Now transfer each chicken breast to the serving plate. Spoon the marsala sauce on each chicken breast. Sprinkle some fresh herbs. Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala is ready. Bon Appetit!

Recipe Tips and Variations

Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala is very versatile. You can try these variations:

Creamy Chicken Marsala:

Love the creaminess? increase the amount of heavy cream for a richer, creamier sauce. Additionally, you can add Parmesan cheese to the sauce for extra creaminess and flavor.

Garlic Chicken Marsala:

Who doesn’t love the vibrant and strong flavor of garlic? Mince 3 garlic cloves and add them to the mushrooms in a separate pan. Sauté them together until fragrant and then add to the Marsala wine.

Vegetable Chicken Marsala:

In addition to mushrooms, add vegetables such as asparagus, spinach, or artichoke hearts to the skillet with the mushrooms for a more substantial dish.

Herbed Chicken Marsala:

Include an Italian touch to your chicken marsala by adding dried thyme fresh thyme to the sauce.

Spicy Chicken Marsala:

Enjoy this recipe with a heat by adding some red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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