Description

Chicken Marsala Pasta combines the rich flavors of traditional Chicken Marsala with the comfort of pasta. This dish features tender chicken pieces in a creamy Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, served over your favorite pasta. It’s a perfect blend of Italian and American cuisine, offering a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces uncooked pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter divided
2 chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Flour for dredging
8 ounces cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional, to taste

Instructions

Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook your pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and sprinkle them with garlic powder, then coat them in flour.
Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken. Cook it for about 5 minutes, turning with tongs, until the chicken is slightly browned (it’ll finish cooking later so don’t overcook). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mushrooms have released water and it’s cooked off a bit. Take the mushrooms out of the pan (ok to put on same plate as the chicken).
Add the chicken broth, marsala, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir/whisk until the mustard has dissolved and let it bubble for 2 minutes or so (it should reduce a bit).
Add the cream, chicken, and mushrooms to the pan, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken has cooked through.
Season with salt & pepper as needed. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce (add a little water from the pasta if needed to thin the sauce) and serve with parmesan cheese if using.

Notes

For best results, use authentic Marsala wine and fresh ingredients. Adjust the cream and broth to achieve your desired sauce consistency. This recipe is versatile and can be modified to suit dietary preferences, such as using gluten-free pasta or dairy-free cream alternatives.