Healthy Chicken Marsala

Name: Healthy Chicken Marsala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded thin); ¼ cup all purpose flour; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic; ½ cup onion (diced finely); 16 oz baby bella mushrooms (sliced); ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup marsala wine; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

The Best Chicken Marsala Recipe! This easy chicken marsala is healthy, delicious and simple to make – the perfect weeknight dinner!

A white plate with Marsala Chicken and mashed potatoes with gold forks and a pan of chicken on the side

I absolutely love classic Italian dishes, like Italian Wedding Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Ricotta Cavatelli, Pasta Fagioli, and of course Chicken Marsala.

If you’ve never had Marsala Chicken before, it is a super rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for any special occasion but is also simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner!

A close up on a white plate of chicken marsala with mashed potatoes and a pan of chicken in the background

Pair the super tender chicken and mushroom sauce with extra veggies for an even more nutritious and comforting dinner!

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What is Chicken Marsala?

There is a lot to love about this Chicken Marsala recipe. It’s one of our favorite proteins for a healthy dinner because it’s:

Easy to make – This recipe tastes so impressive, but it is relatively easy to make and only takes 40 minutes to cook!
Lots of flavor – The sauce in this dish is so rich and flavorful. You won’t be able to get enough!

What does Marsala taste like? Like other wines, different marsala wine brands can have slightly different flavors, but they will typically add a rich depth and earthiness to your dishes. You will just want to select a dry marsala wine for this recipe.

Marsala Chicken Ingredients

To make this marsala chicken you will need:

chicken breasts
all purpose flour
salt, pepper
olive oil
garlic, onion
mushrooms
marsala wine
chicken broth
fresh parsley

You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded box.

Ingredients for healthy chicken marsala in white bowls: chicken breasts, all purpose flour, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, onion, mushrooms, marsala wine, chicken broth, fresh parsley

How to Make Healthy Chicken Marsala

Mix together flour, salt & pepper. Coat the pounded chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
In a large pan on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Once browned, place the chicken in a greased baking dish, cover, and put in a 300° oven to keep warm.
In the same pot you sautéd the chicken, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat. Add garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Saute for 7-10 minutes until softened. Add the marsala wine & chicken broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
When the mushrooms are softened, remove the chicken from the oven and pour the broth mixture on top. Top with fresh parsley & enjoy.

An overhead shot of a white shallow dish of flour and spices with a chicken breast getting dipped in it on a grey background

An overhead shot of chicken breast in a white baking dish for chicken marsala

Marsala Chicken Recipe Swaps

Chicken Breasts: You can substitute with boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.

Flour: I haven’t tried this with any other flour. Gluten free flour might work, but almond or coconut flour definitely will not work

Olive Oil: You can substitute avocado oil, butter, or ghee.

Marsala Wine: This is the marsala wine we recommend. If you can’t find it you can use regular white wine or cooking wine but it will not taste the same. Most grocery stores carry marsala wine and you can find it in the olive oil/vinegar aisle.

Broth: Any broth or stock (broth and stock are the same) can be used in any soup recipe. Beef Broth, Chicken Broth, or vegetable broth all work interchangeably. I always use low or no salt broth.

Best Chicken Marsala Recipe Tips & Tricks

Don’t skip butterflying and pounding the chicken breasts. Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken breasts lengthwise down the center to create two thinly sliced breasts. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts for a few seconds. This helps you have the most tender chicken!
Use homemade Chicken Broth for the most flavorful sauce!

What to Serve with Chicken Marsala and Mushrooms

We love to pair this chicken marsala with:

rice, cavatelli pasta, or risotto
Healthy Mashed Potatoes
Crispy Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus or Green Beans Almondine

FAQs for Healthy Chicken Marsala

What does Marsala mean in chicken marsala?

Marsala refers to the marsala wine in the chicken marsala sauce.

Is there alcohol in Chicken Marsala?

Some of the alcohol will get cooked off when the sauce simmers.

Should Chicken Marsala sauce be thick?

The sauce will thicken a little, but it won’t be a super thick sauce.

Is chicken marsala made with sweet or dry wine?

You will want to use a dry marsala wine for Chicken Marsala.

What Marsala wine is best for chicken marsala?

This is the marsala wine we recommend.

Storing this Recipe for Chicken Marsala

Storing: This will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Freezing: You can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. We like these containers for freezing !

Reheating: You can reheat this recipe in the microwave, toaster oven, oven, or on the stove.

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