This Low Carb Chicken Marsala Recipe is easy and delicious. Perfect for a low carb or Keto diet.
Low Carb Chicken Marsala Recipe for a Delicious Dinner
This low carb chicken Marsala recipe uses a little almond flour, no butter, just a little oil, and a delicious dry Marsala wine. If you were to order Chicken Marsala at your favorite restaurant, you are pretty much guaranteed a dinner high in fat, carbs and calories.
But not with this Marsala recipe! This Low Carb Chicken Marsala recipe proves you don’t need a lot of fats and carbs to make a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
Tips for Making the Best Low Carb Chicken Marsala
Rule #1 of the best tasting chicken Marsala – buy a bottle of real Marsala wine and not the little bottle of “cooking” wine you see at the grocery store.
Rule #2 – buy dry Marsala wine for this chicken recipe. Less sugar and carbs and really tasty. The brand of wine we love to use is Gambarelli and Davitto – Private Stock – California Marsala. This bottle will last a long time and is only around $7.00 – $8.00 per bottle. You do not need to refrigerate this wine. Leave the wine sit out after using and should last a couple of years.
Rule # 3 – Use thin chicken breasts. Pound the chicken for thinner breasts that don’t take as long to cook.
How to Make Low Carb Chicken Marsala
1. Mix together the flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper.
2. Gently rub the flour over both sides of the chicken breasts.
3. Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and add 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat.
4, Add the chicken to the skillet and cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until well browned.
5. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with the fresh mushrooms. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Lightly salt and pepper mushrooms after a couple of minutes or cooking. Let mushrooms continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes and then add the garlic. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
7. Add the wine, chicken broth and dried thyme to the skillet; stir well to combine.
8. Add the chicken back to the skillet and let cook on medium for about 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
9. Remove the chicken to a platter and let the mushrooms and sauce cook another few minutes until the sauce is thickened.
Enjoy the Low Carb Chicken Marsala that is Low on Carbs but High on Taste!
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz. white mushrooms
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Lightly pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet.
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Mix together the flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper.
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Gently rub the flour over both sides of the chicken breasts.
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Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and add 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken to the skillet and cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until well browned.
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Remove the chicken to a plate. Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with the fresh mushrooms. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Lightly salt and pepper mushrooms after a couple of minutes or cooking. Let mushrooms continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes and then add the garlic. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add the wine, chicken broth and dried thyme to the skillet; stir well to combine.
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Add the chicken back to the skillet and let cook on medium for about 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the chicken to a platter and let the mushrooms and sauce cook another few minutes until the sauce is thickened.
Chicken Marsala Carbs
How many Carbs in a serving of chicken marsala?
The number of carbs in a serving of Chicken Marsala can vary depending on the recipe and portion size. In a traditional Chicken Marsala recipe, the primary source of carbs comes from the Marsala wine, which contains sugars. If you’re following a low-carb or keto diet and used a low-carb wine the carb content is significantly lower.
Here’s a rough estimate for the carb content in a typical serving (approximately 4-6 ounces) of Chicken Marsala made with traditional Marsala wine:
Marsala wine – About 7-10 grams of carbs per 4-ounce serving.
Almond flour (or alternative for dredging): Approximately 3-4 grams of carbs per 2 tablespoons.
Mushrooms, garlic, and other ingredients: Minimal carb content, mostly from fiber.
So, in a standard serving of Chicken Marsala with traditional ingredients, you might be looking at around 10-14 grams of carbs. However, please keep in mind that these are approximate values, and actual carb counts can vary based on the specific ingredients and portion sizes you use.
The fresh thin cut chicken pieces gets just a “light dusting” of almond flour before cooking. You will never miss the rest of the flour!
Pour one cup of dry Marsala wine over chicken. Always garnish your Low Carb Chicken Marsala dish with a little dried parsley.
This low-carb version of Chicken Marsala is flavorful and perfect for those following a keto or low-carb diet.
What to Serve with Low Carb Chicken Marsala
If you are watching weight and calories, this is a great dinner to cook. Serve with a side of sautéed fresh lemony spinach and cauliflower rice. Read more on tasty side dishes for chicken marsala – What to Serve with Chicken Marsala
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