Chicken Marsala Recipe

Name: Chicken Marsala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup whole wheat couscous; 1/2 cup broth (chicken or vegetable); 1/2 cup Marsala; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds; 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs; 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms; 1 cup baby carrots, cut into thirds; 1/2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups); 2 fresh rosemary sprigs

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1/2 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
1/2 cup Marsala
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup baby carrots, cut into thirds
1/2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
2 fresh rosemary sprigs

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Sprinkle the shallot and half the garlic in the pot.
4
Add the couscous.
5
In a small bowl, mix the broth, Marsala, red pepper flakes, and fennel.
6
Pour half the liquid over the couscous.
7
Stir to coat all the grains and make an even layer.
8
Set the chicken on top of the couscous in a single layer.
9
Pour the rest of the liquid over the chicken and top with the remaining garlic.
10
Scatter on the mushrooms and carrots.
11
Stack the zucchini rounds and cut into six wedges (like a pizza).
12
Scatter the wedges on top, filling the pot.
13
Tuck the rosemary sprigs into crevices.
14
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
15
Serve immediately.
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Calories: 626
17
Protein: 41g
18
Carbohydrates: 89g
19
Fat: 4g
20
Cholesterol: 77mg
21
Sodium: 461mg
22
Fiber: 8g

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 1 shallot, thinly sliced, 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 cup whole wheat couscous, and more.

Yes, Chicken Marsala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Marsala

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