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How to Make Chicken Marsala Cheese Casserole

Sullysee | Jul 13, 2010 |

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Chicken Marsala cheese casserole has a wonderful blend of chicken, vegetables and Italian flavorings that are exquisitely enhanced by Marsala wine. A special entree for your guests, an unforgettable tasty treat. Try various cheese blends and a white wine or dry Sherry, even apple cider can substitute while experimenting with this complexity of flavors in my original Chicken Marsala Cheese Casserole recipe.

Ingredients and things needed for 4 portions:

4 cups 1" cubed chicken white or dark meat
1 cup Marsala wine
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp. diced white onions
2 tbsp. chopped mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 tbsp. diced Roma tomatoes
4 tbsp. diced raw potatoes
4 tbsp. diced fresh or frozen baby spinach leaves
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. ground sage
1/2 tsp. ground basil
1/4 tsp. ground oregano
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. salt
Large oiled casserole dish
Large skillet
1 large resealable bag

Step 1

Add onions and garlic to olive oil and sauté for 2 minutes on medium-low heat.

Step 2

Add cubed chicken meat to a resealable bag with flour, herbs and condiments, shake well and add entire contents to the frying pan ingredients.

Step 3

Sear the chicken cubes on medium heat for 2 minutes, fry on each side.

Step 4

Add broth, mushrooms, diced potatoes and spinach to chicken sauté, cook for 3 minutes on medium-low heat.

Step 5

Add the wine and blend with all of the chicken Marsala cheese casserole ingredients for 30 seconds. Taste test and add any needed flavorings.

Step 6

Layer the oiled casserole dish with 1/3 chicken mixture, add tomatoes and 1/3 cheese. Continue this layering, top generously with shredded cheese.

Step 7

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Serve chicken Marsala cheese casserole with your favorite beverage, garlic bread and salad.