Description
Chicken Marsala Fettuccine is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy Marsala sauce over al dente fettuccine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe brings rich flavors and warmth to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out liquids.
- Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; cook until mushrooms are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in Marsala wine to deglaze the skillet, simmering until reduced by half (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, letting it simmer gently until thickened slightly (2-3 minutes).
- Toss in cooked fettuccine and parsley until well coated in sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1½ cups)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg