Chicken Marsala Pasta
Chicken Marsala pasta with golden cutlets, mushrooms, and Marsala pan sauce tossed with fettuccine—Italian-American steakhouse flavors in a pasta bowl. Chicken cooked to 165°F; sauce reduced until glossy.
đź›’Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets (or breasts pounded thin)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional Italian-American enrichment)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Reserved pasta water
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Large skillet
- Pasta pot
- Instant-read thermometer
- Tongs
đź“ťInstructions
- 1
Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
- 2
Season chicken with salt and pepper; dredge lightly in flour. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add remaining oil and butter. Sauté mushrooms 5–6 minutes until browned. Add garlic 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour in Marsala; simmer 2–3 minutes reducing slightly. Add broth; simmer 3–4 minutes. Stir in cream if using; simmer gently 1–2 minutes.
- 5
Slice chicken; return to pan with pasta and parsley. Toss with pasta water as needed. Serve hot. Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 3 days; reheat to 165°F.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 680
🏷️Recipe Tags
âť“Frequently Asked Questions
Sweet vs dry Marsala?
Use dry Marsala for savory sauce; sweet makes a dessert-leaning glaze.
No Marsala?
Dry sherry or broth plus 1 teaspoon balsamic can stand in.
Skip cream?
Classic Marsala is wine-broth based; cream is optional richness.
Mushroom types?
Cremini, button, or a mix all work—don’t crowd the pan.
Food safety?
Chicken cutlets to 165°F; chill leftovers within 2 hours.
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