Craving a restaurant-quality meal that won't derail your health goals? Get ready to fall in love with this incredibly easy and mouthwatering Skinny Chicken Marsala Skillet! In just 25 minutes, you'll transform simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish that's both light and incredibly flavorful. Whether you're a busy home cook or a health-conscious foodie, this recipe promises to be your new weeknight dinner superhero – packed with tender chicken, succulent mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, which will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and is hot.
- Place chicken cutlets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Pour Marsala wine into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate maximum flavor.
- Simmer the wine and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces by half and creates a light sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the Marsala mushroom sauce. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through.
- Serve immediately, spooning extra mushroom sauce over the chicken. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
Tips
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Slice chicken horizontally to create thinner cutlets for faster, more even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Don't rush the mushroom sautéing process – letting them caramelize develops deeper flavor.
- When adding Marsala wine, scrape up those delicious browned bits from the pan for maximum flavor complexity.
- For an extra touch of elegance, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme just before serving.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water to the Marsala reduction.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 110mg
