Description
A creamy and delicious stuffed chicken marsala dish that combines tender chicken with a rich marsala wine sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup marsala wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Mix mozzarella, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- In the same skillet, cook mushrooms until soft.
- Add marsala wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and butter, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Pour sauce over baked chicken before serving.
Notes
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Substitute marsala wine with chicken broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, marsala sauce, creamy chicken, easy dinner