Description
Experience the comforting and rich flavors of Chicken Marsala Pasta, a delightful dish perfect for both family dinners and special occasions. Combining tender chicken pieces with earthy mushrooms in a creamy Marsala apple vinegar sauce, this pasta dish is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare, taking just about 40 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Marsala apple vinegar (or additional chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some cooking water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook sliced mushrooms until soft, then add minced garlic.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and Marsala apple vinegar; allow it to simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme, and return cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet.
- Toss everything together and add reserved pasta water as needed. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg