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    Framed Cooks » Recipes » Recipes

    Creamy Chicken Marsala

    Published: Nov 15, 2012 · Modified: Nov 3, 2022 by Kate Morgan Jackson · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

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    A creamy marsala sauce with bacon makes this chicken recipe extra special! Perfect for your next dinner party.

    So let me start by saying I am well aware of the fact that chicken marsala is usually made with chicken, marsala wine and…mushrooms.  

    You may have noticed that there are no mushrooms to be found anywhere on this here blog.  Nope.  Not a mushroom.  

    And that’s because I just don’t like mushrooms…never have, never will, despite my mother trying to sneak them into various things in an effort to show me that maybe I really DO like mushrooms.  

    I don’t – sorry, Mom!  So what’s a girl to do when she really wants to make a chicken marsala recipe with no mushrooms?

    Well, she swaps in bacon for the mushrooms, of course. In this case pancetta, which is a lovely Italian form of bacon (although if you need to, you could definitely substitute thick cut bacon for the pancetta and it will still be all kinds of wonderful).

    And since I was basically throwing the classic chicken marsala recipe out the window I decided to make things even more decadent and add a little cream with my pancetta and my marsala to make things even more interesting.  

    Here’s How You Make This Chicken Marsala Without Mushrooms!

    (Scroll down for the handy complete printable recipe with nutrition info!)

    First you need to start with a couple of chicken breasts.  Pound ’em nice and thin…my favorite way to get the trials and tribulations of the day out of the way.

    Now get out your handy skillet and cook the pancetta in some olive oil for a few minutes until it is just a little crispy and browned, and then scoop it out.  

    Dunk your chicken in some seasoned flour and put them in the skillet for about four minutes per side until them are cooked and golden.  Take them out and get ready to make a sauce that is going to rock your world.

    Pour in your Marsala wine and stir all those delicious chicken bits that are stuck on the bottom of your skillet.  

    Simmer it for about a minute and then add your cream and simmer that for another two minutes.  Now pop your chicken and pancetta back into the pan, turn the chicken over once or twice until it is coated with sauce and reheated, and you are ready to roll.  

    I like to serve this with a scattering of parsley and some mashed potatoes on the side, which are perfect for scooping up every last drop of the sauce.

    Now, while this SOUNDS all fancy, as you can see there are about 20 minutes between you and chicken marsala wonderfulness.  

    If you can bear to make it without the mushrooms.  And Mom?  It’s never going to happen…not even if you wrap them in bacon.  But I love you for trying!

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    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra as needed
    • 1/4 pound pancetta or thick cut bacon, cut into 1/4 inch dice
    • 1/2 cup flour seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 4 chicken breast cutlets, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
    • 1 cup Marsala wine
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Add pancetta and cook until slightly crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon, leaving oil in the skillet.
    2. Dredge the chicken in flour and add to the pan, adding more olive oil if the pan looks dry. Cook until golden on each side and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and put on a plate.
    3. Add Marsala wine to the skillet and cook over medium high heat for one minute, stirring up any cooked on bits from the bottom of the pan. Add cream and simmer for an additional two minutes.
    4. Return chicken and pancetta to the skillet and turn the chicken over a time or two until it is covered in sauce and reheated about a minute.
    5. Place chicken on plates, pour sauce over and garnish with parsley.

    Keywords: low-carb creamy chicken marsala

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    1. Maria says

      May 20, 2017 at 12:16 am

      Loved the recipe, use bacon, and mushrooms. Had everything I needed at home. Served with roasted red potatoes and salad. Yummy.

      Thanks for the recipe.

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      • Kate says

        May 20, 2017 at 7:34 am

        Maria, I’m so glad! This is one of my very favorite “fancy chicken” recipes. :)

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    2. Justin says

      January 18, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      My girlfriend doesn’t like mushrooms and I was getting bored with the normal chicken Marsala recipe I’ve been making for her. I tried your recipe and wanted to let you know it was simply amazing! It came out super savory! It paired well with pasta and baked asparagus. I used low sodium bacon and it still managed to have that burst of flavor throughout the entire meal. I may try something less heavy than the heavy whipping cream next time just so I can watch my fat intake. Great recipe. Can’t wait to try the rest of the recipes I bookmarked on this blog!

      Here’s a picture of how mine came out!
      http://i.imgur.com/JG3Dozk.jpg

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      • Kate says

        January 19, 2015 at 8:20 am

        Hi Justin! Thanks for the picture – looks like you had a delectable dinner! Thanks for showing me how it turned out. :)

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