Description
A delicious and hearty pasta dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce, served over pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, allowing it to heat through in the sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream to the sauce.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg