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Chicken Marsala

This Chicken Marsala delivers 45g protein and 546 calories per serving—a balanced meal option hitting over 20% of a 200g daily protein target. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, covering dinner without complex prep sequences. Built for lifters cycling maintenance calories or transitioning between bulk and cut phases.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)

    Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

  • 1½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Flour, All-Purpose, White(60g)
  • Unsalted Butter(60g)
  • Olive oil(45g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Shallot
  • Mushrooms, Cremini(227g)
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Thyme, Fresh(10g)
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(180g)
  • Marsala Wine, Cooking(180g)
  • Cream, Heavy Whipping(120g)
  • Parsley, Fresh(15g)

Instructions

  1. 1Working with one chicken breast at a time, place between two sheets of parchment paper and pound with a meat mallet to ¼-inch thickness. Season all pieces evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Press each pounded chicken breast into the flour, coating both sides evenly, and set on a clean plate.
  3. 3Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter bubbles and oil glistens, about 1–2 minutes. Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the floured chicken and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and no longer pink inside. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and repeat with remaining pieces.
  4. 4Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add the shallot and mushrooms, stirring often, for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. 5Pour in the chicken broth, Marsala wine, and heavy cream. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces by half and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. 6Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Stir in the remaining butter until incorporated.
  7. 7Divide the chicken and sauce evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Top with fresh parsley before serving or storing.

Nutrition — Per Serving

546

calories

45g

protein

39g

fat

Carbohydrates
28g
Saturated fat
9.5g
Sodium
438 mg
Dietary fiber
1.9g

4 servings per batch · ~424g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Chicken Marsala have per serving?

Each serving delivers 45g of protein and 546 calories, with 39g fat and 28g carbs. This macro profile prioritizes protein while keeping calories moderate and carbs lower.

How long does Chicken Marsala take to prep?

Chicken Marsala is quick prep and batch-makes 4 servings on the stovetop, making it an efficient weeknight dinner option. You can have multiple servings ready in one focused cooking session.

Is Chicken Marsala good for fat loss?

At 546 calories and 45g protein per serving with controlled carbs at 28g, this recipe fits a fat loss phase where protein is prioritized to preserve muscle. The moderate calorie density allows for flexible meal timing without derailing daily targets.

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