Description
Rich Chicken Marsala Pasta blends Italian culinary traditions with creamy comfort. Savory mushroom sauce and tender chicken create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 400 grams (14 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Carbohydrates:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
Liquids and Fats:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a generously salted water pot and cook pasta until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown and completely cooked through, roughly 5-6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, melt butter and olive oil together. Sauté onions until translucent and softened, then introduce sliced mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms release their moisture and become golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Dust flour over vegetables, stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
- Slowly pour chicken broth into the skillet, whisking steadily to create a smooth consistency. Allow sauce to thicken and develop depth for 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream and dried thyme, stirring until sauce becomes silky and uniform. Simmer gently for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the skillet, coating thoroughly with the creamy sauce. Add drained pasta and toss until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for tender, easy-to-eat pieces that absorb the Marsala sauce perfectly.
- Experiment with different mushroom types like cremini, shiitake, or wild mushrooms to add depth and unique flavor to the dish.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, gradually add more chicken broth or a splash of pasta water to achieve the desired creamy texture.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend, and use gluten-free pasta to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg