Chicken Marsala Pasta
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce, served over pasta.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (your choice: fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms work well)
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients: slice the chicken breasts and mushrooms, and chop the parsley.
Cooking Pasta
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cooking Chicken
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced chicken for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Cooking Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Making Sauce
- Pour in the Marsala wine, scraping browned bits off the skillet, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Final Assembly
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding extra vegetables or switching the protein. For a creamy version, add heavy cream to the sauce.