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    Chicken Marsala Pasta

    Published: Jan 23, 2019 / Updated: Aug 27, 2020 / 36 Comments

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    This chicken marsala pasta recipe has tender, succulent chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy marsala sauce. You'll love this twist on the Italian-American favorite!

    close-up of tender chicken marsala tossed with mushrooms, pasta, a creamy sauce, and grated parmesan in a bowl

    This is a 30 minute meal that you won't want to miss. It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but tasty enough for company. Yes please.

    That pan-fried chicken is just so yummy.

    two bowls of creamy chicken marsala pasta with grated parmesan

    Pro tip: I used a semi-sweet (semi-secco) marsala wine for this recipe. There are very sweet ones out there, but those are better suited for desserts. You could also use a dry marsala wine if you wish.

    Marsala is just so good in savory recipes. I also have a similar chicken marsala recipe from early on in this blog's days if you're interested.

    Any kinda pasta would work in this recipe, but I prefer the longer noodles. I used either fettuccine or linguine in this one... I am not sure now which one it was haha. I need to start writing these things down possibly. I can't always tell from the photos when I go to write up the recipe (sometimes weeks later!).

    I used cremini mushrooms, but feel free to sub with another kind/your favorite.

    bowl of creamy chicken marsala recipe with mushrooms and tender chicken pieces served over pasta

    I tried to make this a really easy chicken marsala recipe. I figured since we're serving it over pasta, cutting the chicken up beforehand was the simplest method. And coating the chicken with flour helps keep it tender and it thickens up the cream sauce.

    Butter, Dijon mustard, a touch of garlic powder, and chicken broth really kick up the flavor in here.

    If you love chicken pasta, you may also like my creamy chicken bacon spinach pasta or my chicken bacon mushroom pasta.

    bowl of the best chicken marsala pasta with fresh parmesan

    Will you give this creamy chicken marsala pasta a try?

    Questions? Let me know in the comments below.

    You'll adore this easy twist on the classic chicken marsala recipe - tender chicken pieces are coated in the creamy sauce that you love and tossed with mushrooms and pasta.

    Chicken Marsala Pasta

    This chicken marsala pasta recipe has tender, succulent chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy marsala sauce. You'll love this twist on the Italian-American favorite!
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
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    Ingredients
     

    • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter divided
    • 2 large chicken breasts cut into small pieces
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Flour for dredging
    • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
    • 1/2 cup marsala wine
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
    • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and sprinkle the pieces with garlic powder, then coat them in flour. 
    • Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. 
    • Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken. Cook it for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is slightly browned. Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside.
    • Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mushrooms have released water and it's cooked off a bit. Take the mushrooms out of the pan (ok to put on same plate as chicken).
    • Add the chicken broth, marsala, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir until the mustard has dissolved and let it bubble for 2 minutes or so. 
    • Add the cream, chicken, and mushrooms to the pan, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken has cooked through.
    • Season with salt & pepper as needed. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce (add a little water from the pasta if needed to thin the sauce) and serve with extra parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    • I used a semi-sweet marsala wine for this recipe (Cantine Pellegrino Marsala Fine).
    Keyword chicken marsala pasta
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Alan Jones says

      March 16, 2023 at 5:17 AM

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe. Adjusted the ingredients eg omitted mustard and chicken broth, extra marsala wine, different mushroom variety.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 16, 2023 at 10:28 AM

        I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Michael says

      February 9, 2023 at 11:42 AM

      Would it be feasible to omit the cream. I want to make this for a friend who doesn’t like things with cream or milk.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 9, 2023 at 1:54 PM

        Hmm.. I don't think you'll have enough liquid without the cream, and the cream makes the sauce what it is, basically (and thicker). You may want to do some experimenting first to make sure any changes work out.

        Reply
    3. JR says

      December 29, 2022 at 8:34 PM

      5 stars
      I used to make this at a short order Italian joint and will be serving it at new years so I hit up google for a refresher on the proportions.

      I didn't think to flour the chicken and it makes sense, also a commenter said they used shallots and I think I will too. I'm going mega flavor so I'll use a full bodied marsala and subsituting romano for parm for more salt and pungency.

      Last I'll look online for an herb since I feel like it's always missed one. I'm thinking tarragon or marjoram, but even a pinch of dried oregano will do.

      So that's it, with your nice refresher course and the help of other netizens I hope to bring the humble yet wonderful chicken marsala to the next level without changing what it is that makes it so good.

      Thank you, wish me luck and happy new year!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        December 29, 2022 at 10:50 PM

        I think the romano idea sounds great! Happy new year, and enjoy, JR! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Charles Hawley says

      August 17, 2021 at 9:56 AM

      5 stars
      Outstanding. Lovely small additions (Dijon mustard) make this dish very flavorful. We used a few substitutions (milk for cream, white mushrooms for crimini) because we used what was on hand, and I suspect it would have been even better had we had the exact right ingredients. We also used spaghetti, and I think that a "circular" pasta would have been better.
      IN short, we loved it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 17, 2021 at 11:49 AM

        I'm so glad it worked out for you, Charles!! Thank you for your kind comment. 🙂

        Reply
    5. sprinkles and sauce says

      April 16, 2021 at 12:06 PM

      5 stars
      we have made this recipe several times now and just love it! sometimes we use chicken and sometimes we sub with shrimps - either one is delicious. thanks for this easy to follow and quick recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 16, 2021 at 12:35 PM

        You're very welcome!! I'm so glad it's a hit for you. Love the shrimp idea!

        Reply
    6. Sharon says

      March 29, 2021 at 12:35 PM

      5 stars
      This is amazing! I was going to make Chicken Marsala but I had a craving for pasta so I googled and found this recipe. I love it. I wasn't sure about the Dijon, but it was very subtle and gave great flavor. I'll make this again for sure!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 29, 2021 at 3:26 PM

        That's awesome!! So glad you gave it a try. 😀

        Reply
    7. Mike Castellano says

      March 29, 2021 at 9:15 AM

      5 stars
      Excellent Recipe! Most assume to have mashed potatoes with chicken marsala. My wife bought truffle infused pasta and I knew that red sauce wouldn’t be a good combo. I did a little digging and found this recipe. I was lucky enough to find a bottle of Marsala at Whole Foods. Followed every step exactly, the only thing I did different was add chopped shallots and garlic with the mushrooms. I will be making this again for when I have company! The creaminess of the Marsala Sauce and the Parm make the most amazing flavor. The pasta really soaks up the sauce. This recipe is a 12/10 and highly recommended.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 29, 2021 at 9:29 AM

        Aww thanks so much, Mike!! I'm so glad you two enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    8. John Cummins says

      November 25, 2020 at 8:54 AM

      How many ounces are two large chicken breasts?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 25, 2020 at 1:19 PM

        It doesn't have to be exact. I'd look for something around a pound or a bit over... so like 16 ounces.

        Reply
    9. Richard says

      September 9, 2020 at 2:17 PM

      I Made chicken Marcella before with both cooking wine and regular Marcello wine. I found the regular Marcello wine to be too strong of a flavor. How do use your recipe trying the Marcella cooking wine

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 9, 2020 at 4:04 PM

        Hi! You could definitely use cooking marsala in place of the regular marsala, but then I would make sure you give it a taste without adding extra salt.

        Reply
    10. Kristen Hall says

      November 19, 2019 at 4:10 PM

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner tonight for my teenage boys. Great recipe and great flavor. Prepared and eaten in under an hour!👍

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 19, 2019 at 5:24 PM

        Excellent!! So glad it was a hit! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Jessica says

      August 6, 2019 at 2:27 PM

      5 stars
      Made it last night! The whole family loved it !!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 6, 2019 at 6:15 PM

        Awesome!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

        Reply
    12. Akash says

      May 12, 2019 at 10:23 PM

      5 stars
      I’ve made this twice now and have enjoyed it both times! Easy to make and it takes great! Works for leftovers over the next few days as well! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 13, 2019 at 8:47 AM

        So happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know. ❤️

        Reply
    13. Steve says

      March 17, 2019 at 1:02 PM

      I just saw this recipe. Will try it out tonight. By the way, in the picture, it's fettuccine. I usually prefer linguini myself.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 18, 2019 at 5:55 PM

        Ahhh ok thanks haha!

        Reply
    14. Denise says

      February 8, 2019 at 5:40 PM

      5 stars
      DELISH! Fast easy dish.
      Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 8, 2019 at 7:17 PM

        Yay!! So glad you liked it! Thanks for leaving a nice comment. ❤️

        Reply
    15. Diane says

      January 28, 2019 at 1:05 AM

      4 stars
      Love the recipes, not too many ingredients, quick and easy Natasha, thank you

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 28, 2019 at 10:02 AM

        You are welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Matt Robinson says

      January 24, 2019 at 8:50 AM

      Love your twist on this, so many flavors!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 24, 2019 at 2:27 PM

        Thanks Matt!

        Reply
    17. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      January 24, 2019 at 6:17 AM

      I LOVE marsala recipes!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 24, 2019 at 2:27 PM

        Same!! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      January 23, 2019 at 4:27 PM

      5 stars
      My husband Tom loves Marsala dishes Natasha, so I'll need to treat him to this one soon! I know he'd love it. We've never been disappointed with one of your pasta dishes!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 23, 2019 at 9:22 PM

        Thank you!! I'm so happy you make my recipes haha 🙂

        Reply

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