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creamy chicken marsala pasta

Imagine twirling your fork through creamy chicken marsala pasta. This dish is a favorite in Italy and the US. It has a rich sauce, tender chicken, and perfect noodles.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fettuccine or linguine
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Pasta pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta as the package says. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic until tender.
  6. Add Marsala wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release flavors.
  7. Simmer until wine reduces by half, then add cream.
  8. Slice chicken and return to the skillet. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  9. Toss pasta with the creamy chicken marsala sauce.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve your homemade Italian pasta dish hot.