Description
A quick and easy low-carb chicken marsala skillet that’s rich in flavor and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into even slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use dry Marsala wine for the best flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for heavy cream.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg