Description
A comforting Cheesy Chicken Marsala Bake featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, a rich Marsala wine sauce, and melted cheese baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Marsala wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk in flour and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until hot and bubbly with melted, golden cheese.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
- Use rotisserie chicken for easy prep.
- For a deeper flavor, use dark Marsala wine.
- Add spinach for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American