Hasselback Marsala Chicken

Servings: 2
Calories: 566.5kcal (per serving)
Fat: 38.2g (per serving)
Carbs: 5.3g (per serving)
Protein: 49.8g (per serving)

About

There are endless different ways to enjoy a potato. One of the most popular styles is hasselback, but we’ve turned this style into a low carb option: hasselback chicken breasts! For a marsala twist, fill the hasselback chicken with savory mushrooms and top everything off with a creamy and elegant sauce. You won’t be able to say “no” to this filling weekday dinner recipe.

Ingredients

4 oz, raw, yields mushrooms
16 oz, boneless, raw (yield after cooking, skin removed) chicken breast
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic raw
¼ cup white wine vinegar by bertolli
½ cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup, shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stalks and thinly slicing the caps. Next, lay out two 8-oz. chicken breasts on a clean surface. Use a sharp knife to slice across the breasts without cutting them all the way through, as pictured.
Fill the slices with the mushrooms, Then, sprinkle the salt and pepper over the breasts.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place in the breasts, mushroom side up. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook them for up to 15 minutes, or until an internal thermometer reads 170 degrees. You can lower the heat if needed to avoid burning the chicken.
Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to the side to rest. Leave any juices in your skillet. Return the skillet to medium low heat. Mince the garlic and toss it into the skillet to become fragrant.
Next, stir in the vinegar. Stir until the fats and liquids emulsify. Then, stir in the heavy cream and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a low simmer.
Turn the stove heat as low as possible, and stir in the first amount of mozzarella cheese. This is just enough to bring the sauce together.
For serving, pour the marsala over your hasselback chicken. Top off the breasts with the final amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. Enjoy hot and melty!