Description
Creamy chicken marsala pasta brings Italian-American comfort to your dinner table. Succulent chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich marsala wine sauce combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pasta and Additional Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta following package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and reserve.
- Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper. Sear in hot olive oil until golden and completely cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until they develop a rich, caramelized color. Introduce minced garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30-45 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with Marsala wine, allowing it to reduce and concentrate flavors for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking continuously until sauce reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add reserved pasta and gently toss, ensuring each strand is lavishly coated with the creamy Marsala sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dish, creating a luxurious finish. Mix thoroughly to incorporate.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. Serve immediately while hot, presenting a harmonious blend of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and rich sauce.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Marsala wine for richer, more authentic flavor complexity.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and crispy exterior.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more robust earthy undertones.
- Gluten-free adaptation works great by substituting regular pasta with gluten-free alternatives like chickpea or rice pasta without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg