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A large skillet filled with creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta, golden chicken pieces, sliced mushrooms, and fresh parsley.
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Chicken Marsala Pasta

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp extra -virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 12 oz cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 shallots , finely minced
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to brown, then stir and cook for another 4 minutes until liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in the minced shallots and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  • Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer the liquid for 4-5 minutes until it has reduced by approximately half.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with additional Parmesan if desired.