Description
Chicken Marsala Pasta is a delightful blend of creamy comfort and Italian flavors that transforms any dinner into a special occasion. This dish features succulent pieces of chicken sautéed with earthy mushrooms and enveloped in a sumptuous Marsala cream sauce, all served over your choice of pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, Chicken Marsala Pasta is both quick to prepare and visually stunning. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this dish will become a go-to favorite for family meals and entertaining alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or preferred type)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Marsala apple vinegar (or substitute with chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until browned; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and Marsala vinegar, scraping the skillet's bottom. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and thyme; return chicken to skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg