Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala with mushrooms over pasta. 560 calories, 36g protein.
Chicken Marsala has 560 calories per serving, with 36g protein, 52g carbs, 18g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 25 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
560
Calories
36g
Protein
72% DV
52g
Carbs
19% DV
18g
Fat
23% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 36g protein per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.50
Chicken Marsala
Pan-seared chicken simmered in a silky Marsala wine and mushroom sauce, served over pasta. An elegant Italian dinner at 560 calories with 36g of protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken breast (1 cutlet, sliced)
- 1 cup cooked pasta (dry measure ~2 oz)
- 1 cup mushrooms (cremini), sliced
- 1/4 cup Marsala wine
- 2 tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken slices with salt, pepper, and thyme, then dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté shallot and garlic for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook 5-6 minutes until browned and their liquid evaporates.
- Deglaze with Marsala wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 2 minutes to reduce.
- Stir in chicken broth and cream, then return chicken to the pan. Simmer 3-4 minutes until the sauce coats a spoon.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 560 kcal |
| Protein | 36g |
| Carbs | 52g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Let the mushrooms brown without stirring too often so they deepen in flavor rather than steaming.
- Simmer the Marsala long enough to cook off the alcohol before adding cream.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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