Although it seems like an entrée of chicken and sauce that wouldn’t have wheat in it, the ingredient used to thicken that sauce might be flour. Luckily there are other techniques, so you can make dinner from scratch without worrying about substitutions. This healthy recipe for chicken marsala uses almond flour instead. And that can double as the coating for the chicken breasts too.
379
Calories31 g
Protein7 g
Carbs22 g
Fat2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz. each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup almond flour, divided
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. salted butter, divided
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup Marsala wine
1 Tbsp. chopped oregano
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Get the RecipeThis copycat Olive Garden chicken marsala recipe is pretty close to the original, including in terms of the macros. If you want it to be leaner, use part-skim cheeses and low-fat sour cream for the stuffing. But even though this chicken marsala isn’t a low-fat meal, it’s packing tons of protein. And this homemade version has half the carbs of the original Olive Garden recipe.
687
Calories74 g
Protein21 g
Carbs34 g
FatCheese Stuffing:
1 cup (about 4 oz.) smoked shredded provolone (or gouda)
1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz.) shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) grated Parmesan
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, rinsed, patted dry, chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Chicken:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz. each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 small containers (16 oz.) button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup white grape juice
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Get the RecipeThe best chicken marsala recipe doesn’t require a lot of fat or even carbs. This one maximizes protein and fills you up while keeping calories in check. But even if you make a low-carb chicken marsala, what do you serve it with? For this dish, the starchy pasta or rice is replaced with spaghetti squash. And both parts of this chicken marsala can be prepared in a pressure cooker.
356
Calories51 g
Protein14 g
Carbs8 g
Fat2 lbs. boneless chicken breast (or thighs)
1 tsp. coconut oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup Marsala cooking wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin (or cornstarch)
1 large spaghetti squash
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish
Get the RecipeFor a no-nonsense chicken marsala like this, you only need a few key ingredients. This quick version skips the breadcrumbs, so the chicken is only dredged in flour. Then the marsala sauce has all the staples. That’s mushrooms, butter, garlic, cream, chicken broth, and of course the Italian wine.
431
Calories37 g
Protein19 g
Carbs20 g
FatChicken:
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp. salt
4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz. each)
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Marsala Sauce:
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, as needed
1 pint (8 oz.) cremini mushrooms, quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
Get the RecipeIf you’re going for high protein and big flavor in a chicken marsala, this is a must-try. Sure, there’s mushrooms and wine, but the real star here is prosciutto. And instead of thickening the sauce with flour or cornstarch, this one uses heavy cream, which is worth using when you want to enjoy a decadent dinner for date night.
432
Calories71 g
Protein8 g
Carbs21 g
Fat4 small chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garlic powder to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 container (8 oz.) mushrooms
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 slices prosciutto, chopped
Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Fresh thyme (optional garnish)
Get the RecipeHow can you take chicken marsala on the go? Bake it in a refrigerated crescent dough, and you can wrap the slices in foil to take to work for lunch. The result is better than a hot pocket, and it can be a smart way to repurpose leftovers. You can make this one whether you have the chicken marsala recipe prepared already or not. If you’re making the filling, it’ll come together quickly on a stove when you use diced, cooked chicken.
297
Calories10 g
Protein25 g
Carbs17 g
Fat2 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup Marsala wine (or dry sherry)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 packages (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) shredded mozzarella
Get the RecipeChicken marsala is a popular one-pot dish. But if you’re serving it with pasta or rice, you’ll have to use a second pot to boil the water. For those who don’t want to do extra dishes, this recipe for chicken marsala has it all worked out. The pasta can be cooked right in the sauce as it thickens on the stove, and once it’s al dente, Parmesan cheese and heavy cream are stirred in before serving.
746
Calories64 g
Protein54 g
Carbs23 g
Fat1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3/4 lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz. prosciutto, sliced
4 cups chicken broth (plus more as needed)
1 1/2 cups Marsala wine
12 oz. pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup (about 1 oz.) grated Parmesan
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Get the RecipeMost pizza parlors won’t have chicken marsala on the menu. But it’s worth making at home, especially since you can upgrade your usual chicken and mushroom pizza. This one has the delectable wine sauce instead of marinara. And you can add these toppings to any crust. Try a Parmesan cauliflower pizza crust, and this chicken pizza will have more protein than carbs – that’s 25 grams for a 500-calorie serving.
354
Calories13 g
Protein19 g
Carbs20 g
Fat4 chicken tenders
1/2 white onion (or 2 shallots)
2 Tbsp. butter
1 cup Marsala wine
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1–2 Tbsp. fresh thyme
Pizza dough of choice
Get the RecipeThis quick chicken skillet only requires a few ingredients. What’s left out to make this a pared-down chicken marsala recipe are mostly the calories from heavy cream, but the sauce has mushrooms, broth, and butter so you’re not sacrificing flavor. The best part is you can also leave behind the stress of cooking a weeknight dinner. This six-ingredient chicken marsala will be ready in about a half hour.
332
Calories29 g
Protein8 g
Carbs19 g
Fat4 medium chicken breasts
10 oz. Portobello mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup Marsala cooking wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
1/4 cup butter
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Get the RecipeAdd even more flavor to your chicken marsala with this mustard mascarpone sauce. Not only is it easy, but you can turn this into a recipe for Crock Pot chicken marsala. The chicken goes in the slow cooker first. Then add everything for the marsala mushroom sauce – but you can actually leave out the oil. Slow-cook until the chicken is tender, and then serve with pasta, rice, or spaghetti squash.
813
Calories59 g
Protein59 g
Carbs34 g
Fat1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
5 Tbsp. butter, divided
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 cup dry Marsala wine
1 container (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley
12 oz. dried fettuccine
Get the RecipeInstead of whipping up chicken marsala as a one-pot dish on the stove, you can bake it in the oven. This chicken and pasta casserole still starts in a saucepan, cooking the mushrooms first and then turning it into marsala sauce. And you can mix that with pre-cooked pasta and chicken breast for an easy, delicious dinner.
411
Calories21 g
Protein25 g
Carbs24 g
Fat1/2 lb. pasta
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup Marsala wine
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half and half
1/4 cup (about 1 oz.) grated Parmesan
1 chicken breast, cut in half, grilled and sliced
4 oz. pancetta
12 oz. Portobello mushroom, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Get the RecipeNot all Italian-American dishes involve tomatoes, and that includes chicken marsala. But that doesn’t mean you can’t toss them in the pan too. Cherry tomatoes are an easy addition, and they brighten up the dish for a winning presentation when you want to impress a guest.
352
Calories33 g
Protein11 g
Carbs16 g
Fat16 oz. fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 Tbsp. butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry Marsala wine
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold water
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
1/2 tsp. salt (or more to taste)
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp. all-purpose seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cups cherry tomatoes
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Get the RecipeEven though it seems like most chicken marsala recipes are pretty similar, there are key differences – and one to watch is the amount of butter. To make a low-fat chicken marsala, go as light as you can on the oil when you’re pan-frying the chicken and mushrooms. And you can skip the cheese garnish. If you’ll miss the flavor, try nutritional yeast instead. It tastes great, adds vitamins and minerals, and can even help thicken the sauce.
379
Calories45 g
Protein8 g
Carbs15 g
Fat1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp. chicken base
Get the RecipeSince chicken is central to the recipe, meatless marsala is hard to imagine. But mushrooms are flavorful and savory enough that you can get similar flavors from making a meal with just that and the classic Italian wine. That also means this vegetarian marsala casserole is easier to prepare. Start to finish, including the time it’s in the oven, this dinner will take about an hour.
316
Calories16 g
Protein29 g
Carbs15 g
Fat1/2 lb. pasta
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 lbs. mushrooms, sliced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup dry Marsala wine
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or mushroom stock)
1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) grated Parmesan
1 cup (about 4 oz.) mozzarella, cut into small cubes
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Get the RecipeThis baked chicken marsala is prepared the night before, and the next day you just have to put it in the oven. While you wait, prepare your side dish on the stove. You can serve this simple chicken marsala recipe with any kind of pasta or rice. And it’s also an amazing meal on its own with plenty of flavor and wholesome nutrition.
258
Calories33 g
Protein9 g
Carbs6 g
Fat8 chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each), pounded thin
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (14 oz.) chicken broth
14 oz. Marsala wine
1 large egg
Get the RecipeIf you’re looking for a low-carb chicken marsala, this is your best bet. The chicken isn’t coated in flour or breadcrumbs, so it’s pure protein. And you can keep it low-carb with a clever side dish like cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower.
293
Calories34 g
Protein2 g
Carbs12 g
Fat4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each)
1/8 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 cup sliced white button mushrooms
3/4 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. arrowroot powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Get the RecipeAlthough chicken marsala – like most Italian entrees – goes well with pasta, it’s often served with another starch. Rice is popular in Italy too, and it goes well with a creamy sauce like marsala. And the nutty flavor of brown rice tastes great with the mushrooms.
298
Calories34 g
Protein4 g
Carbs12 g
Fat1 cup extra-long grain white rice
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 baby bella mushrooms, cut into large pieces
2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp. Marsala wine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
4 chicken breasts, cut into tenders
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan
Get the RecipeStuffed chicken sounds like something you’d order in a restaurant, right? But if you want an excuse to work on your knife skills, try slicing a pocket in the middle of a chicken breast. You can then fill it with whatever you want, like roasted veggies or cheese. If you prefer a creamy filling, use feta or goat cheese instead of mozzarella for this one-pan stuffed chicken marsala.
388
Calories46 g
Protein3 g
Carbs18 g
Fat3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz. each)
1 cup (about 4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella
3 Tbsp. Smart Balance butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/2 tsp. dry marjoram
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Get the RecipeThis easy marsala recipe skips the chicken prep, so you just have to toss the protein in a hot pan to cook. Then set the chicken aside, and you can use the same pan to quickly whip up the sauce. For this low-fat mushroom marsala, there’s no cream or dairy in the sauce, just chicken broth and the dry Italian wine.
349
Calories36 g
Protein4 g
Carbs18 g
Fat1 Tbsp. oil
4 small chicken breasts (about 4 oz.), pounded thin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. butter
1 package (8 oz.) mushrooms, sliced
1 medium shallot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Get the RecipeChicken marsala is usually served with a mild Italian cheese like Parmesan or mozzarella. But if you love cheese that has a bite, try making it with gorgonzola. It’s still Italian, but it adds a buttery blue cheese tang instead of the subtle, salty flavor of grated Italian cheese blends.
557
Calories49 g
Protein6 g
Carbs34 g
Fat1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 3)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 oz. cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup (about 1.5 oz.) crumbled gorgonzola
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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