Copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala Recipe. is made with boneless, skinless, chicken breast, butter, shallots, fresh mushrooms, dry Marsala wine, heavy cream, and lemon juice.
It’s a simple Italian-inspired dish that brings restaurant flavor right to your kitchen.
It’s ready in just about 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy nights or when you just want something a little better than takeout.
Pair it with mashed potatoes, pasta, or even roasted vegetables for a full meal that everyone will love
Why You’ll Love This Copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala
Quick to Make
It takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, perfect for busy nights.
Creamy Restaurant-Style Sauce
The buttery Marsala wine sauce tastes rich and elegant without being complicated.
Simple Ingredients
Everything you need is easy to find and uses basic pantry staples.
Versatile Dinner
Pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a fresh side salad.
Ingredient Substitutions
Marsala Wine
Dry sherry or Madeira wine can replace Marsala for similar depth.
Heavy Cream
Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce or add a small amount of milk if needed.
Shallots
Finely chopped yellow onion works well in place of shallots.
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Copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Marsala
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 shallots chopped fine
- ½ lb fresh mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup dry marsala wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layout chicken breasts and using a meat mallet, pound chicken to make the chicken an even thickness.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium/high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and melt
- Add chicken and saute approx 2 minutes per side, or until lightly brown.
- Remove chicken from pan, and set aside for later
- In the skillet, add the other 2 tablespoons of butter, and melt.
- Add mushrooms and shallots. Cook, stirring often until the fresh mushrooms are lightly browned.
- Add in the dry marsala wine and bring to a boil. Stirring occasionally. Scrape the browned scraps on the bottom of the pan to mix incorporate into the sauce.
- Add lemon juice, and heavy cream, and return to a boil
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Add chicken back into the pan and heat for approx 3 minutes, or until heated through, no longer pink in the center and when pierced, the juices run clear.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Thickening the Sauce – Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes if you prefer a thicker consistency. Add Fresh Herbs – Sprinkle chopped parsley or thyme before serving for a touch of color and freshness. Serving Idea – Pair with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to soak up the sauce.Storing and Reheating
Store – Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat on Stovetop – Warm in a skillet over low heat with 1–2 tablespoons of water or cream, stirring occasionally until heated through. Freeze – Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.Nutrition
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