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Chicken Marsala Casserole

A creamy, comforting baked twist on classic Chicken Marsala featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, pasta, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 8 oz pasta any short shape
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme dried

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet and sauté mushrooms until browned.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour and stir to coat mushrooms.
  5. Pour in Marsala wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  7. Stir in cooked chicken, pasta, and half the cheese.
  8. Transfer to casserole dish, top with remaining cheese.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or cream before baking.