Description
A comforting and flavorful Chicken Marsala Pasta featuring tender chicken breasts, a rich Marsala wine sauce, sautéed cremini mushrooms, and perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a creamy, savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan dish is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, and cozy evenings, with customizable options to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Aromatics
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Mushrooms and Sauce
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Pasta and Garnish
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
- Sauté the aromatics and mushrooms: In the same pan, add a bit more butter if needed. Cook the garlic and shallots until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and cook until tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the Marsala sauce: Pour in the Marsala wine to deglaze the pan, stirring to lift all flavorful bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce by half, about 3-5 minutes. Then add chicken broth and simmer to intensify the flavors.
- Finish with cream and combine: Stir in heavy cream and allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the drained pasta and toss gently to coat the noodles thoroughly with the rich sauce.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and juiciness.
- Don’t skip searing the chicken to develop deep flavor and color.
- Ensure Marsala wine reduces properly to remove alcohol and concentrate flavor.
- Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushiness when combined with sauce.
- Add fresh parsley or herbs at the end for a bright, fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg