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Chicken Marsala Casserole

A creamy, comforting baked Chicken Marsala Casserole filled with tender chicken, mushrooms, herbs, and a rich Marsala wine sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 12 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Filling
  • 1 tbsp parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté mushrooms in butter and olive oil until browned.
  3. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft.
  4. Add flour and stir, then pour in the Marsala wine and reduce by half.
  5. Stir in broth, cream, thyme, salt, and pepper until thickened.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce in a baking dish and stir in half the mozzarella.
  7. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Notes

For extra richness, add a dollop of mascarpone to the sauce before baking.