Description
Rich and savory chicken marsala pasta showcases Italian-American culinary artistry with tender chicken and mushrooms in a wine-infused sauce. Diners will savor complex flavors and comforting textures in this delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Pasta and Dairy:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
Flavoring and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Marsala wine
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in generously salted water until al dente, following package timing. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Season chicken pieces with kosher salt and cracked pepper, then sear in hot olive oil until golden and cooked through at medium-high heat, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce skillet heat and melt butter, sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms until they become tender and release their moisture, about 4-5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with Marsala wine, scraping up all caramelized bits from the bottom, and allow liquid to reduce by half.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, creating a rich sauce. Simmer gently until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Reintroduce seared chicken to the sauce, then fold in cooked pasta, ensuring every strand is luxuriously coated.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley throughout the dish. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with extra herb and cheese for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose pasta with ridges or curves to better hold the creamy Marsala sauce, enhancing flavor absorption.
- Slice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior without steaming.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for richer, more complex umami flavor profile compared to canned varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 562 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg