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Dairy Free Chicken Marsala | Light and Quick

dairy free chicken marsala in a cast iron skillet with a blue linen
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This chicken marsala is a healthy, dairy free take on the traditional recipe. Juicy chicken breast, fresh mushrooms, and a rich sauce come together to create a delicious, wholesome 30 minute meal. Made without oil or cream, this light take on chicken marsala is sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Chicken breast
  • 1 Small onion
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 Cloves of garlic
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon Marsala wine
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Teaspoon Fresh thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon Arrowroot starch
  • 2 Tablespoon Cold water
  • 1 1/4 cup of mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Slice 2 chicken breasts in half so you have 4 pieces, season with salt and pepper and place on baking sheet
  3. Bake for 15 minutes and then check it, you want the internal temperature to be at least 160 degrees F, and then it will continue cooking in the sauce
  4. While the chicken is baking heat 1/4 cup of chicken broth in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  5. Once heated, add in diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes
  6. Add chopped garlic, cook for one minute, stirring constantly
  7. Next, pour in the rest of the broth, marsala wine, mushrooms, 3/4 teaspoon. salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and fresh thyme. Bring the sauce to a boil and let it cook for 2 minutes
  8. During the boiling time, make a slurry with the arrowroot by whisking 1 Tablespoon of arrowroot starch with 2 Tablespoons of cold water
  9. Pour the slurry into the sauce and stir it around. Bring back to a boil for 1 minute then turn heat to low.
  10. Nestle the baked chicken into the sauce and move it around to coat it. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes to bring the chicken up to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Top with more thyme and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chicken needs to be an internal temperature of 165 degrees, cooking time will vary based on thickness of the chicken
  • Use dried thyme in place of fresh if needed
  • Cornstarch can replace the arrowroot starch in a 1:1 ratio

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