Chicken Marsala Pasta
A flavorful dish combining juicy chicken, rich mushrooms, and creamy sauce tossed with pasta for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (preferably cremini or button)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a pot of salted water, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes until browned and tender.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Deglaze with Marsala: Pour Marsala wine into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Incorporate broth and cream: Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes to thicken.
- Return chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring in reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss with pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Heat through for another minute.
- Season: Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread. Optional garnishes like grated Parmesan enhance the flavor.