I've been happy with Cook's Illustrated's recipe. I typically julienne thick-cut prosciutto and use that in place of the pancetta, and I tend to use cremini rather than white mushrooms. Other than that though, unfortunately I can't remember what changes I made that warranted it a "best ever chicken marsala" vote from my wife when I made it last, as posted on WFD 328. Cooks Illustrated - Chicken Marsala Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each) 1cup unbleached all-purpose flour Table salt Ground black pepper 2tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/2ounces pancetta (about 3 slices), cut into pieces 1 inch long and 1/8 inch wide 8ounces white mushrooms , sliced (about 2 cups) 1medium clove garlic , minced (about 1 teaspoon) 1teaspoon tomato paste 1 1/2cups marsala wine (sweet) 1 1/2tablespoons lemon juice from 1 small lemon 4tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces, softened 2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Instructions 1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, place large heatproof dinner plate on oven rack, and heat oven to 200 degrees. Heat 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (you can hold your hand 2 inches above pan surface for 3 to 4 seconds), about 3 minutes. Pat chicken breasts dry. Meanwhile, place flour in shallow baking dish or pie plate. Season both sides of chicken cutlets with salt and pepper; working one piece at a time, coat both sides with flour. Lift breast from tapered end and shake to remove excess flour; set aside. Add oil to hot skillet and heat until shimmering. Place floured cutlets in single layer in skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip cutlets and cook on second side until golden brown and meat feels firm when pressed with finger, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer chicken to heated plate and return plate to oven. 2. Return skillet to low heat and add pancetta; sauté, stirring occasionally and scraping pan bottom to loosen browned bits until pancetta is brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towel--lined plate. Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high; sauté, stirring occasionally and scraping pan bottom, until liquid released by mushrooms evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and cooked pancetta; sauté while stirring until tomato paste begins to brown, about 1 minute. Off heat, add Marsala; return pan to high heat and simmer vigorously, scraping browned bits from pan bottom, until sauce is slightly syrupy and reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Off heat, add lemon juice and any accumulated juices from chicken; whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in parsley. Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Tami, I was actually in the kitchen the last day the kitchen was open at my fav restaurant. It was closed the previous day and the chef invited us and a bunch of friends. He was cleaning out the refrigerator and freezer so he cooked lobster, chicken marsala, and at my husband's request (for me) Rick did fettuccine alfredo. I got to watch it all! The chicken for the marsala should be LIGHTLY browned because it will be cooked a bit more later. My treasured alfredo sauce--melt butter, add the cream then melt the cheese stir and serve. I'll treasure that night forever! It was a grand farewell to a restaurant that had lived for 30 years. And it was a night to really learn to cook some wonderful dishes at the hands of a fantastic chef. The memories linger. Glad you liked the Chicken Marsala.

OJ, that's when I get up to see DH off to work, and it isn't long after that I'm back in bed! LOL! Laurel

This Came directly from Olive Garden's website it's so yummy! Christine (internetnut) Chicken Marsala Description Serving Calculator: (2 - 24 servings) Total Time: 0 hr. 30 min. cook: 30 min(s) Ingredients: 4 ea Chicken half-breast, boneless & skinless 1/4 cup(s) Flour ("Wondra" preferably) 1/2 tsp Salt Pepper to taste 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried 4 Tbsp Oil 4 Tbsp Butter (or margarine) 1 cup(s) Fresh Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup(s) Marsala wine Procedures: Pound chicken breasts between sheets of "Saran Wrap" until about 1/4" even-thickness Combine flour, salt, pepper and oregano, blend Dredge chicken pieces in the flour, shake off excess Heat oil and butter in frying pan over medium heat. Cook the breasts on medium heat for about two minutes on the first side, until lightly brown Turn breasts over to second side to cook, add the mushrooms around the chicken breasts Cook breasts about two more minutes, until lightly browned on the second side, stir the mushrooms When lightly browned, add Marsala around the chicken pieces, cover and simmer for about ten minutes Transfer to serving plate. Here is a link that might be useful: Olive Garden Website Chicken Marsala