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Six Ingredient Chicken Marsala

  • Writer: Dr. Ashli E. Linkhorn
    Dr. Ashli E. Linkhorn
  • Jun 2, 2018
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 4, 2025




6 ingredient Chicken Marsala

This easy, one-pan low carb chicken marsala recipe is gluten-free, paleo, whole 30, and made with just six ingredients in a skillet! This dish could be paired with cauliflower rice or a gluten free noodle for a delicious side. This makes for a great easy quick dinner that the whole family will LOVE.   Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 20 minutes   Ingredients 4 medium Chicken breasts 10 oz Portobello mushrooms (sliced) 1/2 cup Marsala cooking wine 1/2 cup Chicken broth 1 tbsp Arrowroot powder (or xanthan gum - see notes*) 1/4 cup Butter (or ghee) Sea salt Black pepper   *You can omit the arrowroot powder altogether if desired, to reduce carbs to 5g per serving, but the sauce won't be as thick. Alternatively, you can replace it with a smaller amount of xanthan gum (a little goes a long way, so start with 1/4 tsp and only add more if the sauce doesn't thicken to your liking after simmering).   Instructions  

  1. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken breast lightly with sea salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in a single layer for about 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

  2. Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan. Add the mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and their liquid has evaporated.

  3. Add the Marsala wine to the pan. Bring to a boil, turning up the heat to do so if necessary. Simmer for a few minutes, until the the volume of the liquid is reduced by half.

  4. Whisk the arrowroot powder and chicken broth in a small bowl. Add the chicken broth mixture and remaining butter to the pan. Simmer, stirring and scraping any browned bits from the bottom, for a few more minutes, until the sauce thickens.

  5. Add the chicken back to the pan. Heat for a minute or two until the chicken is heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Recipe Credit: Maya from wholesomeyum.com  

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