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Chicken Marsala Pasta Recipe

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Chicken Marsala Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender chicken pieces, mushrooms, and fettuccine pasta all smothered in a rich Marsala wine and cream sauce. This easy one-pan meal delivers Italian-inspired comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your favorite type)

Chicken and Mushrooms

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup Marsala wine (or substitute with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic option)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until golden and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add Garlic: Stir the minced garlic into the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the Marsala wine (or chicken broth for no alcohol) and the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Make the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  7. Combine Chicken and Pasta: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta. Toss everything well to coat all ingredients evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Add Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve warm. Enjoy your Chicken Marsala Pasta!

Notes

  • Use Marsala wine for authentic flavor; substitute chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  • You can use different pasta types such as penne or fettuccine based on preference.
  • Use fresh herbs like thyme and parsley for best flavor, but dried herbs work well too.
  • Cook chicken pieces evenly sized for uniform cooking.

Keywords: Chicken Marsala, pasta recipe, creamy chicken pasta, Italian dinner, easy weeknight meals, Marsala wine sauce

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