Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta is delicious and ready in 30 minutes. This creamy chicken and mushroom pasta recipe is a family favorite!
Chicken Marsala Pasta
This Chicken Marsala Pasta is made with tender chicken, buttery mushrooms, and a creamy Marsala wine sauce that is rich, decadent, and super satisfying! It is the perfect chicken pasta to make for an amazing Italian dinner night!
This creamy chicken and mushroom pasta is somewhat of an elegant dish. However, it is really easy to make and you can have it ready in less than 30 minutes. So, it is perfect for a weeknight dinner but it is also fancy enough for when you have company over, or for date night. The flavor of the marsala cream sauce is just right and worthy of being on my go-to list of favorite recipes. Plus, cooking with wine is just good fun!
If you would like to have a “carbolicious” Italian feast, try serving this pasta with some Italian Herb Bread or Parmesan Garlic Bread. If you would prefer a salad on the side, this yummy Pear Salad pairs really well!
I hope you enjoy the Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta as much as I do!
Note: This recipe was originally posted on February 9th, 2020, and has been updated with new content. The printable recipe card is located at the bottom of the page.
Creamy Chicken Marsala Ingredients
- Chicken – fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts – cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Marsala wine – I used dry Marsala wine.
- Mushrooms – fresh sliced mushrooms – You can use any fresh mushrooms that you would like. Mini bella mushrooms, shiitake, and cremini are wonderful. You can also use white mushrooms or button mushrooms, take your pick.
- Olive oil
- Garlic – fresh minced cloves of garlic.
- Butter – I like to use unsalted butter.
- Cream – heavy whipping cream
- Parmesan – finely grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Pasta – bow tie/Farfalle pasta or the pasta of your choice.
- Garnish – fresh chopped parsley is optional.
How to make Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta
First, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly season the sliced mushrooms with salt and pepper.
While you are making the creamy chicken marsala, boil your pasta according to the package instructions and drain when finished. Make sure that you add salt to your pasta water.
In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces, stirring for even browning until fully cooked, for about 8 minutes but times may vary. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Do not wipe the pan down.
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, and melt in 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the seasoned sliced mushrooms to the pan and saute for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden. Transfer the sauteed mushrooms to the plate with the cooked chicken. Tent with foil to keep warm.
Marsala Cream Sauce
Use the same pan to make the sauce, do not wipe it down. Add the marsala wine to the pan to deglaze it, scraping up the browned bits, and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add the last 3 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant, whisk to combine.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Keep at a simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low then add the parmesan cheese to the pan and whisk quickly to combine, just heating through.
Finally, stir in the cooked pasta, then return the chicken and mushrooms to the pan. Stir to combine until just heated through. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley and extra cheese if you would like. Serve hot and enjoy!
Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms
- 2/3 cup marsala wine
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz. pasta
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Optional garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Lightly season the sliced mushrooms with salt and pepper.
- While you are making the creamy chicken marsala, boil your pasta according to the package instructions and drain when finished. Make sure that you add salt to your pasta water.
- In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces, stirring for even browning until fully cooked, for about 8 minutes but times may vary. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Do not wipe the pan down.
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, melt in 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the seasoned sliced mushrooms to the pan and saute for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden. Transfer the sauteed mushrooms to the plate with the cooked chicken. Tent with foil to keep warm.
- Use the same pan to make the sauce, do not wipe it down. Add the marsala wine to the pan to deglaze it, scraping up the browned bits, and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add the last 3 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant, whisk to combine. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Keep at a simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low then add the parmesan cheese to the pan and whisk quickly to combine, just heating through.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, then return the chicken and mushrooms to the pan. Stir to combine until just heated through. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley and extra cheese if you would like. Serve hot and enjoy!
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This pasta was delicious! My boyfriend said it was the best thing I have made. I most certainly will make it again. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
I’m so happy to hear that you both enjoyed the chicken marsala pasta and thank you so much for the compliment!
So so good and easy to make. My family loved it !!!
Thank you so much Nancy! I am so happy to hear that you and your family loved it!