Marsala Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

Core

• Chicken breasts, pounded thin
• Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
• Mushrooms, sliced
• Shallots, diced
• Garlic, minced
• Heavy cream
• Chicken broth

Seasoning & Spices

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Italian seasoning

Finishing

• Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Sear Chicken

• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Sear in butter or oil until golden; remove and rest.

Build Sauce

• Sauté mushrooms, shallots, and garlic.
• Deglaze with Marsala wine.
• Add broth and cream; simmer until thickened.

Combine

• Slice chicken and return to sauce.
• Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.

Finish

• Stir in Parmesan.
• Garnish with parsley.

Overseer’s Notes

• Add a splash of pasta water for silkier sauce.
• Swap cream for half-and-half for lighter texture.
• Reheats well with added broth.

Pairings

• Garlic bread
• Steamed broccoli
• Side salad

Timeline (≈ 60 min total)

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 35 min
• Plating: 10 min