Mediterranean Diet Chicken Marsala
Elevate your dinner routine with this Mediterranean Diet Chicken Marsala, a lighter and more flavorful twist on the classic Italian favorite. This recipe combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with a richly layered Marsala wine sauce infused with aromatic shallots, garlic, and earthy cremini mushrooms. Fresh thyme and parsley bring a bright Mediterranean flair, while extra virgin olive oil keeps the dish heart-healthy and diet-friendly. Served over whole-grain pasta or a bed of peppery arugula, this elegant yet easy-to-make dish is perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal. Ready in under 45 minutes, this modern take on Chicken Marsala is a must-try for anyone embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle. Keywords: Mediterranean diet recipe, chicken marsala, healthy Italian dinner, low-sodium chicken recipe, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped shallot
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
- 0.5 cup dry Marsala wine
- 0.75 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Dredge each chicken breast lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown but not cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the shallot and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
Allow the wine to simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly, then add the chicken broth and fresh thyme.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Before serving, sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the Chicken Marsala warm, paired with your choice of whole-grain pasta or a bed of arugula for a Mediterranean twist.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2785 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 133.8 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1397 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
