Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring pan-seared chicken cutlets cooked in a rich sauce made from Marsala wine, mushrooms, and often butter or cream. It originates from Sicily, where Marsala wine is produced, and has become a staple in Italian-American cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Chicken Marsala is generally high in protein from the chicken and fat from the sauce, with moderate carbs from the wine and any added flour or mushrooms. A typical serving provides around 400-600 calories, along with nutrients like iron from mushrooms and antioxidants from the wine.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	3 mg

Per 1 serving (about 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is unique for its use of Marsala wine, a fortified wine from Sicily that adds a distinctive sweet and earthy flavor, making it a flavorful yet comforting meal that bridges traditional Italian ingredients with American cooking styles.