Chicken Marsala with Shallots Recipe
A rich, savory vegan version of Chicken Marsala made with mushrooms and shallots simmered in Marsala wine and a silky sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 3 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup shallots finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based cream or coconut cream
- 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch for thickening
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in skillet over medium—luxury combo alert.
- Add mushrooms and let them brown like they just got back from Capri.
- Toss in shallots and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, like your kitchen just hit its hot girl era.
- Pour in Marsala wine and stir like you’re swirling secrets.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, letting flavors flirt and mingle.
- Add broth, cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let it bubble like a reality show reunion.
- Whisk flour in a little water and stir it in to thicken.
- Simmer until it coats the spoon like a designer silk robe.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, pasta, or whatever carb is emotionally available.
- Top with parsley. Try not to swoon.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin K: 25%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 15%
- Magnesium: 12%
💡 Extra Tips for Flavor
- Use a dry Marsala, not the sweet stuff—unless you're into dessert sauces on dinner plates.
- Add a splash of soy sauce for umami depth (a.k.a. secret weapon).
- Fresh herbs elevate this faster than your ex ghosted.
- Double the mushrooms if you want a meatier feel.
- Pair with garlic bread, stretchy pants, and a glass of bold red.