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Skinny Chicken Marsala
Skinny Chicken Marsala · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 290 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients
Tender chicken breasts are lightly seasoned and pan seared, then nestled in a silky Marsala wine sauce filled with golden mushrooms for a rich, savory flavor that feels indulgent yet balanced.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 290
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 680 gChicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 6 gSalt
- 2 gCoarse ground black pepper, fresh
- 28 gOlive oil
- 240 gMushrooms, fresh
- 16 gAll-purpose flour
- 120 gMarsala wine
- 240 gReduced-sodium chicken broth
Equipment
stovetop, measuring spoons, nonstick skillet, platter, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and season
Gather a large nonstick skillet and tools, then season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and coarse black pepper. · 2 min
What to look for: evenly coated surface
- Heat oil
Heat the olive oil in the large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmers
- Cook chicken
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until cooked through. · 6 min
When it is done: Chicken is done when the center reaches 74°C or 165°F.
- Keep chicken warm
Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter and keep it warm while you make the sauce. · 2 min
What to look for: juices settling
- Brown mushrooms
Add the fresh mushrooms to the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until browned. · 3 min
What to look for: browned and fragrant
- Add flour
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat and remove dry spots. · 1 min
What to look for: mushrooms look lightly coated
- Add liquids
Pour the Marsala wine and reduced-sodium chicken broth into the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil. · 2 min
What to look for: bubbling vigorously
- Simmer and serve
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, then return chicken to coat and serve. · 5 min
What to look for: sauce lightly thickened
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 290 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: gluten
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Chicken breasts
- turkey breast cutlets: Use thin cutlets for even cooking.
Salt
- sea salt: Adjust to taste.
Coarse ground black pepper
- white pepper: Adds milder heat.
Olive oil
- avocado oil: Higher smoke point for searing.
Mushrooms
- cremini mushrooms: Adds deeper earthy flavor.
All-purpose flour
- cornstarch: Mix with cold liquid before adding.
