Classic Chicken Marsala With Skin-On Mashed Potatoes
A comforting, naturally gluten-free twist on an Italian-American favorite featuring tender chicken and earthy mushrooms. Served over high-fiber, skin-on mashed potatoes to keep you satisfied and stable through the night.
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Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Pantry Staple: Marsala wine keeps well in the pantry or fridge for months and is excellent for deglazing pans after searing pork or beef.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz cremini mushrooms (sliced), cup fresh parsley (chopped), cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
For the Chicken Marsala
For the Mashed Potatoes
Garnish
From Your Pantry
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Next: Cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks
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Cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks
Cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks, leaving the skins on for extra fiber. Boil in a pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the warm pot.
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While the potatoes cook
While the potatoes cook, place the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and carefully slice them horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown. Stir in the minced garlic (or garlic powder) and cook for 1 more minute.
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Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken…
Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid bubble and reduce by half, which will take about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Lower the heat and gently swirl 2…
Lower the heat and gently swirl 2 tablespoons of butter into the sauce until glossy and slightly thickened. Return the chicken to the pan to warm through and coat in the savory sauce.
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Mash the cooked potatoes with the milk
Mash the cooked potatoes with the milk, the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper until creamy but still maintaining some wholesome texture from the skins.
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Serve the chicken and mushroom sauce generously…
Serve the chicken and mushroom sauce generously spooned over the mashed potatoes, garnished with the freshly chopped parsley.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Keep the Skins
Keep the Skins: Leaving the skins on your potatoes preserves up to half of the potato's dietary fiber, saving prep time while helping slow down digestion.
Skip the Flour
Skip the Flour: Skipping the traditional flour dredge on the chicken keeps the meal lighter and entirely gluten-free.
Pantry Staple
Pantry Staple: Marsala wine keeps well in the pantry or fridge for months and is excellent for deglazing pans after searing pork or beef.
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