chicken marsala with mascarpone and crispy skin

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beulah, MI
Updated on Dec 19, 2025

This is usually made with chicken breasts, but I find the thighs to be way juicier and more delicious than the breasts.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken thighs, skin on
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup marsala wine
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 12 ounces linguine
  • grated Parmesan, for serving
  • finishing olive oil
  • fresh basil, chopped

How To Make chicken marsala with mascarpone and crispy skin

  • Step 1
    Season the chicken with the salt. Add the oil to a large heavy skillet. Brown the chicken skin side down in batches of two to get the skin golden brown and crisp.
  • Step 2
    Pull the skin off and turn the skin over to brown the other side.
  • Step 3
    Set the skin aside on a paper towel and season with salt.
  • Step 4
    Remove the chicken and add the other two chicken thighs, and repeat the process.
  • Step 5
    Cut the chicken from the bone into strips. Don't worry if it's not done. Set aside.
  • Step 6
    Add the butter to the same pot and add the onions, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Add the wine and simmer for about 4 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Stir in the mascarpone and mustard.
  • Step 10
    Add the chicken pieces back in and cook until the chicken is all cooked.
  • Step 11
    Make the linguine in salted boiling water and drain once done.
  • Step 12
    Chop the crispy skin into pieces.
  • Step 13
    Serve the linguine with the sauce over top and top with Parmesan cheese, basil, and crispy skin. Swirl a little finishing oil if desired.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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