Description
A low-carb Chicken & Mushroom Marsala Zoodle Bake featuring tender chicken cutlets in a creamy mushroom sauce served over zucchini noodles. This healthy, keto-friendly dish is perfect for flavorful, comforting meals with fewer carbs.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, Flour for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter divided
8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced fairly thin
1 large clove garlic minced
3/4 cup alcohol-free red grape juice (e.g., Welch’s or R.W. Knudsen Just Concord Grape)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, Zucchini noodles (spiralized from 3-4 medium zucchinis)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thin cutlets.
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly coat each piece in flour.
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
Add remaining butter and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes until browned.
Add minced garlic and alcohol-free grape juice, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to skillet.
Simmer 4-5 minutes until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread some sauce on bottom of baking dish.
Layer half the zoodles, then chicken with sauce, then remaining zoodles.
Pour remaining sauce on top.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until zoodles are tender.
Optionally broil 2-3 minutes for golden finish.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh cremini mushrooms for best flavor. To avoid watery bake, salt and drain zoodles before assembling. Substitute coconut cream for dairy-free option. Use alcohol-free grape juice brands like Welch’s or R.W. Knudsen Just Concord Grape for Marsala replacement. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American