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Chicken Marsala Casserole

A creamy, comforting baked version of classic Chicken Marsala with tender chicken, mushrooms, pasta, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked pasta or cooked rice
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook chicken in olive oil until browned, then transfer to a bowl.
  3. Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter until softened.
  4. Deglaze with Marsala wine and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
  6. Stir in cooked chicken and cooked pasta.
  7. Transfer to casserole dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  8. Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Bake uncovered for best browning. Add extra cream if the sauce thickens too much.