Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a Marsala wine sauce, paired with perfectly cooked fettuccine. This Italian-American recipe is easy to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup Marsala wine (or substitute with white grape juice + apple cider vinegar)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small shallots, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup flour (or cornstarch for a gluten-free option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic, shallots, and mushrooms until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Deglaze the pan with Marsala wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Reduce heat and let the sauce thicken for 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a halal version, substitute Marsala wine with ¾ cup white grape juice mixed with ¼ cup apple cider vinegar.
- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250-300 kcal
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: 10-12 g
- Saturated Fat: : 4-5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5-7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 12-15 g
- Cholesterol: 60-80 mg
Keywords: Chicken Marsala, creamy pasta, fettuccine recipes, quick dinner ideas