Description
A creamy and savory Chicken Marsala Pasta featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce tossed with al dente pasta for a comforting Italian-American classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken & Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine (or spaghetti/linguine)
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin or pounded to even thickness)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Marsala Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Marsala wine (dry, not sweet)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook fettuccine (or preferred pasta) according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
2. Prepare the Chicken
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast slice in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3. Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken slices and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
4. Make the Marsala Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add sliced mushrooms. Cook 4–5 minutes until mushrooms are browned.
- Pour in Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme, simmer another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Combine Pasta and Chicken
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Add chicken on top and gently mix or serve over pasta.
- If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water 1–2 tbsp at a time until desired consistency.
6. Serve
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg