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Stuffed Chicken Marsala

Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Marsala

$20.79 1,090 cal Classic Entrées

Grilled chicken breast stuffed with Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with a creamy marsala mushroom sauce. Served with mashed potatoes.
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About This Dish

Stuffed Chicken Marsala at Olive Garden is a premium individual entrée priced at $20.79 and delivering 1,090 calories per plate. The dish features a grilled chicken breast stuffed with a blend of Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with a creamy marsala mushroom sauce and served alongside garlic mashed potatoes. The combination of a stuffed protein, a wine-based cream sauce, and a rich potato side makes this one of the most restaurant-quality plates on the Olive Garden menu.

The marsala sauce is built with Marsala wine, mushrooms, butter, and cream — a classic preparation that the restaurant executes consistently across all locations. The sun-dried tomato and cheese stuffing inside the chicken provides an internal layer of concentrated flavor that the sauce complements without competing. At $20.79, this is near the top of the individual entrée price range at Olive Garden, but it is one of the few dishes on the menu that would not look out of place at a higher-end Italian restaurant.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

1090 Calories
65g Total Fat
3300mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Marsala at Home?

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Total: 50 min Medium

Stuffed Chicken Marsala is one of the most impressive-looking dishes on the Olive Garden menu, and it generates significant copycat searches because it looks like a complex restaurant technique at home. The reality is that the two components — stuffed chicken and marsala sauce — are each straightforward to execute when approached separately.

The cheese-and-sun-dried-tomato filling comes together in 5 minutes with softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. The chicken takes 20 minutes in the oven after a quick sear. The marsala sauce builds in the same pan in another 10 minutes. The whole dish comes together in under 50 minutes and looks spectacular on the plate.

Ingredients

4 servings

Stuffed Chicken

Marsala Mushroom Sauce

Instructions

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  1. Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning until smooth.

    4 min

  2. Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting horizontally almost all the way through, then open like a book. Season inside and out with salt and pepper. Fill each breast with the cheese mixture, fold closed, and secure with 2 toothpicks.

    8 min

    Do not overfill the chicken. Leave a half-inch border around the edges so the filling does not push out during searing.

  3. Preheat oven to 375F. Sear stuffed chicken in olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to oven and bake for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F.

    28 min

  4. Remove chicken and tent with foil. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms for 4 minutes until browned. Add garlic for 60 seconds.

    6 min

  5. Pour in Marsala wine and let reduce by half, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and cream. Simmer for 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add thyme. Spoon over chicken and serve.

    8 min

Pro Tips

  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 15 minutes before searing. Cold chicken causes the filling to cool the pan and prevents proper browning.
  • Use dry Marsala wine, not sweet Marsala. Sweet Marsala makes the sauce taste like a dessert sauce rather than a savory entrée sauce.
  • Cremini mushrooms are essential. White button mushrooms lack the earthy depth that defines a proper marsala sauce.

Variations

Without Cream

Omit the heavy cream from the marsala sauce for a lighter, more wine-forward sauce that is closer to the traditional Italian preparation.

Prosciutto Wrapped

Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 slices of prosciutto before searing to add a salty, cured outer layer.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve over garlic mashed potatoes with the marsala sauce ladled over everything
  • Remove toothpicks before plating — always check twice
  • Fresh parsley and extra Parmesan grated over the top
  • A glass of Pinot Noir or light Merlot pairs beautifully with the marsala mushroom sauce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stuffed Chicken Marsala is priced at $20.79 per individual plate. It is served with garlic mashed potatoes. Prices vary at locations in New York, Alaska, and California.
The full dish contains 1,090 calories with 65 grams of fat and 3,300 milligrams of sodium. The mashed potato side contributes significantly to both the calorie and sodium totals.
The chicken breast is stuffed with a blend of Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes. The cheese provides richness and a creamy interior when cut open, while the sun-dried tomatoes add concentrated sweetness and acidity that complements the marsala mushroom sauce.
Butterfly chicken breasts and fill each with a mixture of softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Secure with toothpicks, sear in an oven-safe pan, then bake at 375F for 20 minutes. Build the marsala sauce in the same pan using Marsala wine, mushrooms, chicken broth, butter, and a splash of cream. Serve over mashed potatoes.
Olive Garden uses cremini (baby bella) mushrooms in the marsala sauce, which have a deeper, earthier flavor than standard white button mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms hold their texture during the sauce reduction without turning slimy, which makes them the best choice for this preparation.