
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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1Working with 1 chicken cutlet at a time, place between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each cutlet to ¼-inch thickness. Season the chicken all over with 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.
- 2Place the flour in a shallow bowl or pie pan. Press each cutlet into the flour, and turn to coat evenly.
- 3Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening and the butter begins to bubble, working in batches as needed, place the floured chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown 3 to 4 minutes each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- 4Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and add the shallot and mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms and shallots begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
- 5Stir in the stock, Marsala, and heavy cream. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally until the wine is reduced by half and the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10-12 minutes.
- 6Return the chicken to the skillet. Continue to simmer until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the sauce until incorporated.
- 7Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley, if using.
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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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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