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chicken marsala pasta recipe.

Chicken Marsala Pasta

Author: Rika
462kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Here's an easy chicken Marsala pasta recipe that will satisfy your Italian cravings. This one-pot dish features tender chicken breast, earthy mushrooms, and perfectly cooked pasta, all coated in a creamy Marsala wine sauce. Marsala wine, a specialty from the West Coast of Sicily, adds a unique and delicious flavor to this dish.
Servings 6
Course Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving at least ½ cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a ziplock bag, add 3 tablespoons of flour, ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Add the chicken and coat evenly.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes, then set it aside.
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Cook the mushrooms with ¼ teaspoon of salt until brown, about 3 minutes. Set them aside.
  5. Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the broth, Marsala wine, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes. Add thyme and continue cooking until the sauce is darker in color and thickened, about another 5 minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pot as it cooks.
  7. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and cook until fully cooked, about 5 more minutes.
  8. Add the cooked pasta, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If needed, add ¼ to ½ cup of reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce. Taste and add salt or black pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Calories462kcalCarbohydrates12gProtein31gFat28gSaturated Fat15gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat8gTrans Fat0.2gCholesterol138mgSodium532mgPotassium670mgFiber1gSugar5gVitamin A861IUVitamin C3mgCalcium143mgIron1mg

Notes

Storage. Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. 
Marsala Wine. I highly recommend using dry Marsala wine for this recipe. Do not use sweet Marsala wine, as it can make the sauce overly sweet. Dry Marsala wine provides a rich, balanced flavor that complements the savory ingredients perfectly.
Sauce. If the sauce is not thick enough, you can let it simmer a bit longer to reduce further. Please keep in mind that the sauce will thicken as it sits.
Chicken. Avoid overcooking the chicken; adjust the cooking time as needed.

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