Description
Rich and creamy chicken marsala pasta brings Italian-American comfort to dinner tables. Perfectly seared chicken, mushrooms, and a velvety marsala wine sauce combine over tender pasta for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup marsala wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Generously season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Using the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until they release moisture and develop deep caramelized edges. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour marsala wine into the skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Allow liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream and chicken broth, creating a luxurious sauce. Simmer gently, allowing mixture to thicken slightly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring until smoothly integrated. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the sauce.
- Combine reserved pasta with the sauce, gently tossing to ensure even coating. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish by scattering fresh chopped parsley over the dish. Serve immediately while hot and sauce is at its peak creaminess.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, savory flavor profile of the original dish.
- Toast mushrooms separately to enhance their natural umami and prevent excess moisture from diluting the sauce’s intensity.
- Use gluten-free pasta and ensure marsala wine is gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the recipe’s delicious essence.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining to help create a silkier, more cohesive sauce if the mixture seems too thick during final combining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1023 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg