🍝✨ Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta
✅️✅️✅️ A comforting, creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Marsala-style sauce that feels like restaurant magic at home!
🔹️ 👉 Ingredients
For the Pasta:
◾️ 1 lb pasta (shells or your favorite shape)
For the Chicken & Sauce:
◾️ 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil
◾️ 2 tbsp butter
◾️ 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
◾️ 2 shallots, finely chopped
◾️ 3 garlic cloves, minced
◾️ 1 cup non-alcoholic Marsala substitute (red grape juice + splash of apple cider vinegar or extra broth)
◾️ 1 cup chicken broth
◾️ 1 cup heavy cream
◾️ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
◾️ Salt & black pepper to taste
🔹️ 👉 Instructions
✅️ 1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
▶️ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
👉 Drain and set aside.
✅️ 2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
▶️ Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
👉 Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5–7 minutes until golden.
👉 Remove from pan and set aside.
✅️ 3️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics & Mushrooms
▶️ In the same skillet, add shallots and cook for 2 minutes.
👉 Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
👉 Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and browned (about 5 minutes).
✅️ 4️⃣ Deglaze the Pan
▶️ Pour in the Marsala substitute and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
👉 Simmer 2–3 minutes until the liquid reduces by half — this deepens the flavor!
✅️ 5️⃣ Make the Sauce
▶️ Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
👉 Lower the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
👉 Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
✅️ 6️⃣ Combine & Serve
▶️ Return the chicken to the pan, then add cooked pasta.
👉 Toss everything together until well coated.
👉 Taste and adjust seasoning.
👉 Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley for color and freshness! 🌿
🔹️ Prep Time: 10 mins
🔹️ Cook Time: 30 mins
🔹️ Total Time: 40 mins
🔹️ Serves: 4
🔹️ Calories per serving: ~550 | Protein: ~35g
🔥 5 Tips for the Perfect Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta:
↪️ 1. Use red grape juice + a splash of vinegar for a rich non-alcoholic Marsala flavor.
↪️ 2. Don’t overcook the chicken — remove once it’s golden to keep it juicy.
↪️ 3. Reserve a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
↪️ 4. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra color and nutrients.
↪️ 5. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
This Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta is pure comfort — a perfect mix of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and rich flavor in every bite. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an elegant weekend meal, it’s guaranteed to impress! 😋💛
