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.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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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
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For the Chicken Marsala
For the Mashed Potatoes
Garnish
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Instructions
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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.
Look for: fork-tender
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Place the chicken breasts flat on a…
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.
Look for: golden and cooked through
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Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for…
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.
Look for: they release their moisture and begin to brown
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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.
Allow: 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.
Look for: glossy and slightly thickened
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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.
Look for: 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.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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