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Chicken Marsala Pasta

Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta is a delightful Italian classic, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pappardelle or fettuccine, linguine
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces White Button Mushrooms or baby cremini, shiitake
  • 2 units Shallots finely chopped, or substitute yellow onions
  • 1 cup Dry Marsala Cooking Wine or Madeira wine
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar or apple cider, red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
For Serving
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated, or other aged cheeses
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped, or basil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the pappardelle and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare your chicken thighs by cutting them into bite-sized pieces. In a shallow dish, mix all-purpose flour with dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces ensuring they’re evenly coated.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add extra virgin olive oil and butter. Cook the dredged chicken for about 6-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add more olive oil and butter if needed. Sauté white button mushrooms until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then add shallots and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the dry Marsala cooking wine, sherry vinegar, and balsamic vinegar, scraping the browned bits. Return the browned chicken to the pan and let the sauce reduce slightly for about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the drained pappardelle into the skillet along with reserved pasta water and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Toss over low heat, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Plate up portions of your creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Freeze portions for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.

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