Chicken Marsala Without Wine

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Chicken Marsala Without Wine

Chicken marsala is tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce. This version is made without marsala wine, but tastes just as good as the classic recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: chicken, egg free, mushrooms, nut free, soy free

Servings:

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Tonje

Cost: Cheap

Ingredients

4 chicken breast fillets
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoon cornstarch / cornflour
2 tablespoon water
2 yellow onion
3 garlic
250 g mushrooms
8 tablespoon Greek yogurt

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking. Dice the onion, finely grate the garlic, and slice the mushrooms. I also like to slice the chicken fillets in half through the thickest side to create thinner chicken pieces.
Heat some butter or vegetable oil in a frying pan, and add the chicken fillets. Cook on both sides until the fillets have cooked through, about 5-7 minutes in total.
Remove the chicken from the pan, and add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Saute for a few minutes until they onions have softened and the mushroom shave started to shrink.
Then, add the chicken stock. Leave it to simmer for a few minutes. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then pour into the pan.
Leave the sauce to thicken for a minute, then stir through the Greek yogurt. Then, add the chicken fillets. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve!

Notes

Is this recipe allergy friendly? – Always consult the nutrition labels of the ingredients you use to ensure that they are suitable for your dietary requirements. This recipe is usually egg free, nut free and soy free.

Is chicken marsala suitable for my diet? – This is a lean, low calorie chicken recipe that should be suitable for most diets. It’s great for slimming world and weight watchers.

Leftovers

Leftover chicken marsala can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat the chicken in the microwave until hot throughout before serving it.

Top tips

Here’s how you can make the best chicken marsala without wine:

Use a good quality chicken stock as this gives the sauce the majority of its flavor.
The Greek yogurt can be replaced with creme fraiche, or even cream.
If you think the sauce looks a bit pale, you can add some browning to give it the perfect deep brown color.
Don’t miss out on the cornstarch! This is what thickens the sauce, and without it the sauce will have a watery consistency.

Chicken

Chicken marsala is usually made using chicken breasts. They are a lean cut of chicken which cooks through in a matter of minutes.

Chicken thighs can also be used. Keep in mind that these can take slightly longer to cook through. Always use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken is completely cooked before you serve it. Chicken is safe to eat when it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C.

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