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A plate with chicken marsala, asparagus and mashed potatoes.

Gluten-Free Chicken Marsala (Dairy-Free Option)


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  • Author: Felicia Lim
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This gluten-free chicken marsala is an easy weeknight meal featuring tender chicken in a rich mushroom and Marsala wine sauce. Cooked in one pan and ready in 45 minutes, this recipe is gluten-free with a dairy-free option. Serve over mashed potatoes or gluten-free pasta for a delicious chicken dinner!


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Pound Chicken Breasts: Slice the chicken breasts into half lengthwise, place them on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness.
  2. Dredge in Flour: Dredge the chicken pieces in gluten-free all-purpose flour, coating both sides.
  3. Sear Chicken Fillets: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Sauté Shallots and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add butter and shallots, sauté for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add Marsala: Add Pour in the Marsala wine and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  6. Add Broth and Cream: Add chicken broth, heavy cream, stir well, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  7. Return Chicken to Skillet: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until heated through.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve with mashed potatoes, fresh herbs, asparagus, or other vegetables.

Notes

Chicken Breasts: Chicken marsala is most typically made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts (make sure to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness – this fundamental step will ensure quick and even cooking). Alternatively, you may also use skinless, boneless chicken thighs for a more flavorful cut.

Gluten-Free Flour: I highly recommend using a good quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend which includes lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour).

Mushrooms: Portobello mushrooms, cremini mushrooms (baby bella mushrooms) or white button mushrooms will work.

Butter: I used regular butter, but if you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use equal amounts of dairy-free butter (vegan butter) instead.

Marsala Wine: Since this is a recipe for chicken marsala, marsala wine is a key ingredient here. Make sure to use dry marsala wine which will work better for savory recipes (as opposed to sweet marsala wine which works better for desserts). If you want to make this recipe alcohol-free, you can use grape juice instead.

Broth: Homemade chicken broth is best, but storebought chicken broth will work just as well (plus it’s also more convenient)!

Heavy Cream: If you are lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use dairy-free heavy cream instead.

Storing: To store, place the cooled chicken marsala in an airtight container and store for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American