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One Pan Chicken Quinoa Marsala Recipe

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 02/15/2017Updated: 06/14/2021

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Creamy, comforting, and healthy, this one pan chicken quinoa marsala is a healthy and filling take on the flavors of chicken marsala. Best part? Only one pan gets dirty! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Creamy, comforting, and hearty, this one pan chicken quinoa marsala is a healthy and filling take on the flavors of chicken marsala. Best part? Only one pan gets dirty!

Overhead of chicken marsala in orange cast iron skillet with wooden spoon.

If you’re looking for an easy, healthy, and hearty weeknight meal, look no further. It’s no secret that I’m growing tired of Michigan’s never-ending winter, despite the fact that I’ve lived here my whole life and couldn’t be more used to it dragging on and on and on.

I’m eager for the days when we can walk to the end of the street to get E when she gets off the bus. I miss the days of walking behind N while he rides his little trike up the hill to the end of the street. Ninety-nine percent of the time, he has a cape on and it flies in the wind as he pumps his legs in circles as fast as he possibly can. It’s even cuter than you can imagine.

For now, we sit in the warm car waiting for her. We play with Snapchat filters (I’m rachelcooksblog over there!) and he pretends he’s a pirate. He’s either a pirate or a superhero 75% of the day, so this is no surprise.

Selfie of Mom and young boy, making a pirate face.

“Mommy, take a picture of my pirate face!” After that, he usually kicks me out of the picture and asks me to take one of him by himself. Or one of him and his “yion” – his stuffed lion. And then he wants one of just his lion.

(Me, later: Deleting all pictures of toys and stuffed animals. Keeping pictures of my cute little pirate with his big brown eyes and deep dimples, of course!)

Overhead of chicken marsala in orange skillet.

After E gets home from school, the time just FLIES before we have dinner. I almost always have a package of boneless skinless chicken breasts in my fridge so a quick meal like this one pan chicken quinoa marsala is super easy to make. And the best part is that after we finish eating, I only have to wash that one pan before moving on to lunch making, coffee prep for the next morning, and then finally family time.

One of Ben’s favorite things to eat is chicken marsala (see also chicken marsala dip and marsala roasted mushrooms!) so I wanted to incorporate those flavors into this dinner. Meaty mushrooms and chicken make this hearty and filling, and of course the quinoa adds to the heartiness as well.

It’s super filling and a well-rounded meal. Next time I make it, I’ll probably stir in some spinach or baby kale, because that’s just what I do. It’s perfect on its own, though.

PS Use your Instant Pot to make Instant Pot Chicken Marsala. It’s fast and delicious. I also love this one pan Chicken Marsala Pasta. Lots of marsala choices for you guys!

Closeup of chicken marsala in orange skillet, with wooden spoon .

More one pan meals you’ll love!

  • Turkey Quinoa Chili
  • Apple Gouda Chicken Breasts with Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Skillet Chicken with White Wine, Bacon, and Leeks
  • Homemade Healthy Hamburger Helper
  • Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken and Tomato Sauce
  • Vegetarian Lasagna Soup
  • Baked Chicken Parmesan and Broccoli
  • Taco Pasta
  • One Skillet Fiesta Chicken by Well Plated
  • Chicken Enchilada Skillet by A Pinch of Healthy

Used in this recipe: 

  • deep skillet with cover (the one in the photos is not the one I cooked it in – you’ll want something a little bigger with a lid)
  • quinoa
  • marsala cooking wine

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Chicken marsala in orange cast iron skillet with wooden spoon.
Recipe

Get the Recipe: One Pan Chicken Quinoa Marsala Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
4 servings
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Creamy, comforting, and healthy, this one pan chicken quinoa marsala is a healthy and filling take on the flavors of chicken marsala. Best part? Only one pan gets dirty!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 16 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1/2 cup marsala cooking wine
  • pinch dried thyme leaves
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 ounces reduced fat cream cheese (not fat-free)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

  • In a large, deep skillet (with cover), heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and onions and continue to cook, stirring, until onions are translucent and mushrooms are cooked.
  • Add cooking wine, quinoa, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to medium low heat. Cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until tails have appeared on quinoa, stirring occasionally to ensure quinoa cooks evenly.
  • Stir in cream cheese until melted.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella and cover pan for 1-2 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. You may also put it under the broiler if you’re using an oven-safe pan.
  • Top with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1of 4, Calories: 522kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 62g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 163mg, Sodium: 799mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Kathy Watson says

    March 3, 2017 at 7:34 am

    My friend sent me this link saying that I should try it and I’m so thankful. The recipe is delicious and I love how it’s so easy to prepare. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      March 6, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      Yay! Sounds like a good friend. ;)

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    February 27, 2017 at 5:37 am

    You think I could sub yogurt for cream cheese? Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 27, 2017 at 5:56 am

      It will change the taste slightly but I think it will work! Make sure to turn the heat down to low before adding it, especially if you use low-fat or fat-free yogurt, to prevent curdling.

      Reply
  3. Erin@WellPlated says

    February 21, 2017 at 10:13 pm

     That picture of you two is the cutest! And I never get tired of one pan meals. Brilliant! 

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 22, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      I never get tired of one pan meals either….but you already knew that. ;)

      Reply
  4. Sues says

    February 15, 2017 at 8:12 am

    I love one pan dinners and chicken marsala is always a winner. This looks fab!!

    Reply

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