Description
Savory chicken marsala pasta brings Italian-American comfort to your dinner table with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich marsala wine sauce. Creamy, aromatic noodles invite you to savor each delightful, flavor-packed bite of this classic culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced thin)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms (sliced)
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente according to package directions, then drain and reserve.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear in a combination of olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until achieving a golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, introduce sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, sautéing until mushrooms release moisture and become tender, developing rich caramelized edges.
- Pour marsala wine into the pan, utilizing its liquid to deglaze and lift browned cooking remnants, allowing the alcohol to reduce and concentrate flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate chicken broth and heavy cream, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing the liquid to gently simmer and incrementally thicken, creating a luxurious sauce consistency.
- Integrate grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until smoothly melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, followed by prepared pasta, carefully tossing to ensure complete sauce coverage and uniform temperature distribution.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Adjust wine selection to control alcohol content, using chicken broth or grape juice for a non-alcoholic version.
- Slice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and tender texture throughout the dish.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-calorie alternative.
- Toast mushrooms separately to develop deeper, richer flavor before adding to the sauce, enhancing overall taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg