Description
Chicken Marsala Pasta is a delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a creamy sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta. This recipe offers a delightful twist on classic Italian cuisine, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The harmonious blend of garlic, chicken broth, and Marsala apple vinegar creates an irresistible sauce that clings to each bite of pasta. Quick to prepare and effortlessly elegant, this Chicken Marsala Pasta is sure to impress your family and friends with its comforting yet sophisticated appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup chicken broth (substitute for Marsala apple vinegar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pasta 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 (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and additional chicken broth; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, then add back the chicken along with Parmesan cheese and thyme. Mix well until heated through.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg