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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic cook for 30 seconds.
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.
Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and cook until fully cooked, about 5 more minutes.
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.
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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