Chicken Breast Marsala with Zucchini Noodles
Bright and fresh, this is a delicious and light chicken main.
Servings 2
Calories 394kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast pounded to 1/2-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon butter or butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1/4 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 pound mushrooms sliced thin, 2 cups
- 1/4 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
- 1 cup chicken stock
- salt to taste
Zucchini Noodles
- 1 zucchini cut into noodles (using a spiralizer, mandolin, vegetable peeler, or sharp knife)
- 4 cherry tomatoes quartered, optional, omit for nightshade-free
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic
- small handful basil cut into ribbons, optional, for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the zucchini noodles with a generous pinch of salt and set them into a fine mesh strainer in the sink to drain while you prepare the chicken.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and when hot, add the butter. When the butter is melted, season the chicken with salt to taste and add the chicken and cook in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover to keep warm and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook, stirring while cooking over medium-high heat until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the Marsala and cook over high heat until liquid is reduced by half and the alcohol is gone. Add the chicken stock, thyme, and gelatin. Cook until the stock is reduced and the liquid is thickened, another 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Toss the zucchini noodles and tomatoes with the balsamic. Season with a bit of pepper and garnish with basil.
- Slice the chicken breast and serve mushroom sauce over top. Serve with the zucchini noodle salad on the side.
Notes
Protein:Energy Ratio: 2.67
Nutrition without the zucchini salad: Calories: 368 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 9g, Protein: 54g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 3
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 1680mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg