Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala
Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala features tender pan-seared chicken cloaked in a silky Marsala wine sauce with earthy mushrooms and a hint of shallot. The buttery, lightly herbed finish makes it rich yet balanced, ideal for a cozy dinner or an elegant meal for guests. Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta to soak up the glossy pan sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken breasts all over with salt and pepper.
- 2
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts, skin-side down, in the hot butter and oil and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the breasts are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate.
- 3
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the mushrooms with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper in the hot butter until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the minced shallot; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the top and cook, stirring, until the flour’s bitterness cooks off, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Pour the wine into the skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir until the wine reduces and the sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- 5
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook the chicken, turning once, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat.
- 6
Move the chicken to one side of the skillet and tilt the skillet so the sauce gathers at the bottom. Stir the parsley and 1 teaspoon cold butter into the sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce is shiny and the butter is fully melted. Transfer the chicken breasts to plates and spoon the mushrooms and sauce over the top.
- Calories 724.1 kcal High 36%
- Protein 51.25 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 28.37 g 10%
- Total Fat 34.91 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 13.26 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 205.28 mg High 68%
- Sodium 2030.37 mg High 88%
- Dietary Fiber 3.89 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 15.29 g --
- Added Sugars 11.93 g High 24%
- Calcium 8.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 565.92 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 156.85 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 5.92 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chicken Stock, Fresh Parsley, and Marsala Wine. Each serving provides about 724.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Stock, Fresh Parsley, Marsala Wine, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 724.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala healthy?
- Chef John's Classic Chicken Marsala has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 724.1 calories and 51.25 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2030.37 mg (88% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.26 g (66% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.93 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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