Chicken and Mushrooms with Marsala Wine Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Chicken and Mushrooms with Marsala Wine Sauce
45 min.
4
363kcal

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Looking for a delicious and dairy-free lunch or dinner option that's ready in just 45 minutes? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken and Mushrooms with Marsala Wine Sauce! This main dish is not only easy to make but is also packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

This recipe serves four and comes in at around 363 calories per serving, ensuring that it's a satisfying yet guilt-free meal. The star of the show is, of course, the exquisite Marsala wine sauce, which perfectly complements the rich, savory flavors of the chicken and a variety of mushrooms. With a combination of button, porcini, and shiitake mushrooms, this dish is a true celebration of umami-packed goodness.

To make this dish, you'll need to start by preparing the dried porcini mushrooms, which will add an extra layer of depth to the sauce. Then, it's time to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, ensuring they cook evenly and remain tender and juicy. The chicken is first coated in a seasoned flour mixture before being seared to perfection in a hot skillet.

While the chicken cooks, you'll create a flavorful base by sautéing onions, garlic, and a variety of mushrooms, along with some dried oregano. This base will form the foundation of your Marsala wine sauce, which comes together in a matter of minutes with the addition of the wine and chicken broth.

Finally, the chicken is returned to the pan along with halved cherry tomatoes, allowing everything to heat through and meld together beautifully. A sprinkling of fresh basil adds a pop of color and a fresh, herby note to this delicious and dairy-free main dish.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this Chicken and Mushrooms with Marsala Wine Sauce is sure to become a new favorite. So why not give it a try and treat yourself and your loved ones to a truly scrumptious meal?

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces mushrooms thinly sliced
  • cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 ounce the following: parmesan rind) dried
  • teaspoons flour all-purpose divided
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 0.7 cup beef broth fat-free
  • 0.5 cup plum brandy dry
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • ounces mushroom caps thinly sliced
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Place porcini mushrooms in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Cover and let stand 30 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain and rinse; drain well. Thinly slice.
  3. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  4. Combine 3 teaspoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
  5. Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  7. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
  8. Remove from pan; cover and keep warm.
  9. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  10. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic; saut 2 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
  11. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, porcini, shiitake, button mushrooms, and oregano; saut 6 minutes or until mushrooms release moisture and darken.
  12. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute.
  13. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute.
  14. Add chicken and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning chicken once.
  15. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein48.15%
Fat32.17%
Carbs19.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.75
Glycemic Load
2.49
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.456521801327%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
1.17mg
Malvidin
28.45mg
Peonidin
1.18mg
Catechin
2.96mg
Epicatechin
2.27mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:362.56kcal
18.13%
Fat:11.83g
18.2%
Saturated Fat:1.99g
12.41%
Carbohydrates:16.29g
5.43%
Net Carbohydrates:13.84g
5.03%
Sugar:5.5g
6.11%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:721.78mg
31.38%
Alcohol:4.59g
100%
Alcohol %:1.56%
100%
Protein:39.83g
79.66%
Vitamin B3:20.85mg
104.23%
Selenium:62.02µg
88.61%
Vitamin B6:1.53mg
76.61%
Phosphorus:452.73mg
45.27%
Vitamin B5:4.17mg
41.73%
Potassium:1110.22mg
31.72%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.22%
Copper:0.43mg
21.74%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.2%
Magnesium:69.28mg
17.32%
Vitamin C:14.19mg
17.2%
Vitamin K:15.42µg
14.68%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.32%
Zinc:1.9mg
12.64%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.35%
Iron:1.78mg
9.89%
Fiber:2.44g
9.78%
Folate:35.76µg
8.94%
Vitamin A:359.3IU
7.19%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.86%
Calcium:40.44mg
4.04%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.19%
Source:My Recipes