Chicken recipes can be irresistible! If you don't believe me, try this Healthy Chicken Marsala. Made with boneless chicken breasts, mushrooms, and Marsala wine...you’ll be dreaming of this dish!

Are you looking for an irresistible chicken recipe for dinner tonight? This Healthy Chicken Marsala is it! Made with boneless chicken breasts, mushrooms, and Marsala wine, you’re going to love this dish!

You know my blog is all about making it healthy. And I am pleased to say that this lightened-up version of chicken marsala ticks all the boxes for an incredibly tasty recipe...that fits into a clean lifestyle. It's a meal that nicely compliments other healthy activities like exercise, me-time, and adequate sleep! Cuz savory, healthy food is the best and beats store-bought packaged stuff any day!

This healthy chicken marsala is wonderfully simple and tasty. I recommend using Marsala wine for this recipe, though a dry red would also work. Or, if you're looking to cook this without any alcohol, you could substitute with more chicken broth. You won't get quite the same depth of flavor or sweetness from the chicken broth, but it will still be pretty darn tasty.

The flavor really comes from seasoning the chicken and making sure to brown it very well. You don't want to overcook or burn it, but you do want to pay attention to making sure the outside is nice and golden-brown to get the most flavor in the chicken and the marsala sauce. Enticed? Let's make this recipe!

Overhead view of ingredients for Healthy Chicken Marsala laid out on the counter including mushrooms, garlic, chicken breasts, and onions.

What Is Chicken Marsala?

Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish. It turns out super tender because the first thing you do is pound the chicken into thin cutlets. It gets a subtle sweetness from the Marsala wine, but it's still quite rich. I'm always amazed at just how flavorful the simple ingredients are and how quickly this meal comes together. Honestly, what's not to love about a flavorful, wonderfully seasoned, and well-browned chicken breast smothered in savory juices along with yellow onions and sliced mushrooms? You'll get no complaints from me on that. Nope. None.

Is Chicken Marsala Healthy?

Chicken Marsala is definitely healthy. For one thing, you’ll get a serving of much-needed protein when you have this dish. Protein is so essential to our health (read ALL about it here!) and it also fills you up, keeping you away from snacks that just won’t do you any favors. BTW, if you love snacking, take a look at my post on high-protein snacks – the best kind! And as you've come to expect, my Healthy Chicken Marsala recipe is clean eating with ingredients like chickpea flour and delicious cremini mushrooms.

Side view of some of the ingredients for the Healthy Chicken Marsala, with mushrooms being chopped on the cutting board and placed into a white bowl.

What’s In Healthy Chicken Marsala?

One thing I love about this Healthy Chicken Marsala recipe is that it’s a totally decadent-tasting recipe but has relatively few ingredients needed to make it. Here's what you'll need...

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are pounded nice and thin
Chickpea flour (a good-for-you flour)
Sea salt
Pepper
Oregano, basil, and thyme
Olive oil
Yellow onion
Cremini mushrooms (they take on the flavor of the sauce nicely!)
Garlic cloves
Marsala wine (Marsala is the best as it has great depth of flavor)
Low sodium chicken broth

Overhead view of some of the ingredients for the Healthy Chicken Marsala, with the chicken breasts being rolled on the counter to make them thin.

What Is Marsala Wine?

Marsala is a fortified wine, which means it has a higher alcohol content than non-fortified wines. This gives it a longer shelf life so that’s why chefs often keep it on hand for cooking. Some people like it as a dessert wine (it tastes lovely with chocolate). You can get Marsala in dry, semi-dry, and sweet forms. I use one cup of dry Marsala in this Healthy Chicken Marsala recipe.

What Can I Use In Place Of Marsala Wine?

I have used dry red wine and sweet red wine as substitutes in this recipe, but I do prefer the Marsala wine for optimal flavor. When serving to people who prefer no alcohol, I have also varied the recipe just a bit by adding more chicken broth. Of course, this completely changes the taste – but it’s still amazing! Other substitutes could be:

¼ cup of white grape juice and 1 teaspoon of brandy
¼ cup of dry white wine and 1 teaspoon brandy
Pinot Noir red wine
Madeira (a fortified wine)

Overhead view of the chicken breasts on a plate, with chickpea flour and spices off to the side as prep for the recipe.

What Pairs Well With Healthy Chicken Marsala?

Healthy Chicken Marsala is tasty enough to eat on its own but here are suggestions!

Closeup overhead view of coated chicken breast in the skillet being cooked in the olive oil.

How Do I Store Healthy Chicken Marsala?

To store this dish, I keep it in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. You can also freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow the Healthy Chicken Marsala to thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat on medium-low in a skillet on the stove. Don’t overheat or you may cook the chicken more, and you don’t want that.

Closeup side image of the cooked chicken breasts in an oval dish, including plates, utensils, and a cutting board behind.

Healthy Chicken Entrées

With this Healthy Chicken Marsala recipe, you can see how easy it is to make amazing meals with chicken. Here are more ideas:

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Healthy Chicken Marsala | With Mushrooms & Marsala Wine