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Delicious grilled chicken breast with creamy sauce, vegetables, and potatoes on a plate.
Stovetop~35 minComplexity

Chicken Marsala

This Chicken Marsala delivers 6g protein and 306 calories per serving—a light, sauce-forward side dish for controlled carb and calorie integration. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, pairing efficiently with lean proteins or rice bases. Designed as a supplementary component in mixed-plate meal construction.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Vegetable oil(45g)
  • Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless

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

  • 1 1/2 Tsp Salt, Divided ($0.05)
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.05)
  • Italian seasoning(15g)
  • Flour, All-Purpose, White(120g)
  • Mushrooms, Cremini(227g)
  • Yellow Onion
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
  • Marsala Wine, Cooking(120g)
  • Butter(30g)
  • Parsley, Fresh(30g)

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place one piece at a time in a heavy-duty freezer bag (unsealed) and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound to ¼" thickness, working from the thicker center toward the edges. Repeat until all pieces are evenly flattened.
  2. 2Combine the Italian seasoning and flour in a shallow bowl, setting aside 1 Tbsp of the flour mixture. Lightly coat each chicken piece in the seasoning mixture, shaking off excess, and transfer to a clean plate.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side over medium-high heat until golden brown and no longer pink inside. Transfer each batch to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil.
  4. 4Reduce heat to medium. Add the sliced mushrooms and onions to the same skillet and cook 3–4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are browned. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release the browned bits.
  5. 5Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping the pan bottom again. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer 4–5 minutes until the liquid reduces by approximately one-third.
  6. 6Whisk the reserved 1 Tbsp flour with 2 Tbsp water until smooth, then whisk this slurry into the simmering sauce along with the butter and fresh parsley, stirring until the butter melts completely and the sauce thickens slightly (1–2 minutes over medium heat).
  7. 7Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer 4 minutes total over medium heat, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is heated through and coated in sauce.
  8. 8Divide the chicken and sauce evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

306

calories

6g

protein

18g

fat

Carbohydrates
30g
Saturated fat
5.6g
Sodium
323 mg
Dietary fiber
2.0g

4 servings per batch · ~207g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does this Chicken Marsala have per serving?

This version contains only 6g of protein per serving with 306 calories, 18g fat, and 30g carbs. This is a side dish or sauce component rather than a standalone protein-focused meal.

How long does this Chicken Marsala take to prep?

Marked as quick prep and yielding 4 servings on the stovetop, this recipe is designed for rapid execution. It's ideal as an accompaniment to a main protein source rather than the primary meal component.

Is this Chicken Marsala good for muscle gain?

At only 6g protein per serving, this version is not suitable as a primary muscle-building meal and should be paired with a separate high-protein component. The 30g carbs make it better suited as a carb-containing side dish.

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