Is Chicken Marsala better with pasta or rice?

This classic Italian-American dish is a popular restaurant entree… but you can make it even better at home. I like to serve it with buttered noodles, but regular pasta or mashed potatoes are equally delicious .

Can I use pinot grigio for Chicken Marsala?

She's got a recipe for Chicken Marsala that for some reason, tastes better with a glass of wine. We recommend both the Pinot Noir or our Pinot Grigio - Choose your Pinot!

How to make Chicken Marsala thicker?

Coat the chicken fillets in flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free Chicken Marsala). The flour makes the chicken fillets nice and crispy and also helps with thickening the Marsala sauce.

How many calories are in Chicken Marsala pasta?

1 serving: 453 calories , 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 964mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

What is the best wine to use in Chicken Marsala?

For cooking savory dishes like this one, use a secco (dry), fine (aged one year) ambra or oro Marsala . This impressive dish leans on the wine's flavor profile, giving it a deep and nutty richness. Even better, it comes together quickly, which makes it just as suitable for busy weeknights as weekend entertaining.

Should I use sweet or dry Marsala for Chicken Marsala?

However, when we tried both styles in recipes for chicken Marsala, mushroom stuffing, and zabaglione, tasters preferred the dry style in all instances . Though both were acceptable, tasters found that dry Marsala offered more depth of flavor, while sweet Marsala added sweetness and some flavor but wasn't as complex.

Can I use Taylor Marsala wine for Chicken Marsala?

3.0 Use it all the time for making chicken marsala . Also goes pretty well with homemade fudge brownies.

Does Chicken Marsala have a lot of carbs?

Chicken Marsala (1 cup) contains 7.6g total carbs , 7.6g net carbs, 16.4g fat, 41.8g protein, and 353 calories.

Is Marsala sauce high in cholesterol?

Marsala mushroom sauce by Raley's contains 0.5 g of saturated fat and 5 mg of cholesterol per serving . 125 g of Marsala mushroom sauce by Raley's contains 0.00 mg of iron, 20.00 mg of calcium, 130 mg of potassium. Marsala mushroom sauce by Raley's belong to 'Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces' food category.

How many carbs are in Olive Garden's Chicken Marsala?

Olive Garden Dinner Entrees Chicken Marsala (1 serving) contains 72g total carbs , 65g net carbs, 46g fat, 73g protein, and 1030 calories.

What do you eat with chicken masala?

What is traditionally served with chicken tikka masala? Traditionally, chicken tikka masala is served with vegetables, steamed long-grained basmati or white rice, toasted pita, or any type of naan bread .

How do you serve Marsala?

For sweeter Marsala wines, use a small port glass or even a snifter you typically use to serve brandy . Either way, the narrow mouth will minimize evaporation and concentrate the aromas. For drier Marsala wines, standard white wine or sparkling wine glasses will do.

Do Italians put chicken and pasta together?

So pasta dishes in Italy are not usually served with chunks of any kind of meat. Unlike minced porc or beef, chicken meat is just too dense to go with pasta anyway . Especially mixed in with cream and al dente pasta. That's just too rich for most people.

Do Italians eat chicken Marsala?

Chicken marsala is a classic Italian dish that has been served since the 19 th century.

Chicken Marsala Pasta - One Pan! Recipe

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 10/08/2018Updated: 04/28/2023

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All the flavors of chicken marsala in a rich, creamy pasta , and it’s made in just one pan! This chicken marsala pasta is perfect for busy weeknights.

Recipe Overview

Why you’ll love it: It tastes like a restaurant entree but it’s seriously easy to make.

How long it takes: about 45 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: large straight-sided skillet with lid OR Dutch oven
Servings: 6

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1 Recipe Overview
2 About This Chicken Marsala Pasta
3 What Is Marsala?
4 Make It Your Own
6 More One Pan Pasta Recipes
7 Get the Recipe: Chicken Marsala Pasta Recipe

As promised, I’m bringing you all the one pan meals I can. ‘Tis the season for easy meals, but if you ask me, that season lasts all year. Be sure to check out my collection of one pot pasta recipes and also my sheet pan dinners (more than 20 recipes). I’m adding to those collections every day!

I have a lot of chicken marsala-inspired recipes on my site. Chicken marsala is one of Ben’s favorite meals and it’s a fun flavor combination to play around with.Plus, I don’t want to leave you with a nearly full bottle of Marsala wondering what you’re going to do with the rest of it.

I’ve done a pretty classic, straightforward Instant Pot chicken Marsala. Lately, I thought, Why limit it to chicken? Why not beef? I think you’re going to love this slow cooker beef marsala stew. We sure do! It’s loaded with tender beef and mushrooms, and it’s pretty darn good.

Then things get a little more interesting with marsala roasted mushrooms.

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About This Chicken Marsala Pasta

This one pan creamy chicken marsala pasta is everything you want in chicken marsala, and more, with tender chicken, flavorful mushrooms, and a creamy, irresistible sauce coating whole wheat pasta.

What Is Marsala?

Marsala is a fortified wine that comes in both dry and sweet varieties. For recipes like this pasta, you’ll want to use dry Marsala wine so the pasta doesn’t taste sweet.

Marsala wine can be found in the alcoholic beverages section in your grocery store. Store it in a cool, dry place; it will keep for at least 6 months.

Make It Your Own

Use your favorite pasta. Any type of pasta will work. Choose your favorite. It doesn’t have to be whole wheat if that’s not your thing. However, not all pasta has the same cooking time. Be sure to refer to the package instructions and cook the pasta accordingly.
Prefer dark meat? Instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts, simply substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Omit the cream: If you’re looking to cut calories, omit the cream from the recipe. It will turn out just fine.

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Storage & Reheating Tips

If you have chicken Marsala pasta left over, put it into a covered container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Because of the creamy sauce, it doesn’t freeze well.

To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave at medium power. Larger amounts can be reheated in a covered skillet over low heat. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of milk, cream, or water to thin it. Pasta continues to absorb moisture even when it’s refrigerated.

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Recipe

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4.29 from 32 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 37 minutes mins

Total Time: 47 minutes mins

6 servings

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All the flavors of chicken marsala in a rich, creamy pasta , and it's made in just one pan! This chicken marsala pasta is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil
▢ 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
▢ 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
▢ 1 clove garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon (see note)
▢ ½ cup dry Marsala wine
▢ 1 package (13.25 oz) whole wheat penne pasta
▢ 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
▢ 2 cups 2% milk
▢ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
▢ ½ cup heavy cream, warmed
▢ ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan, more for serving if desired
▢ ¼ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

In a large, deep skillet (that has a cover available), heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown chicken until golden-brown on the outside and almost cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add mushrooms and continue to cook for about 4 minutes, or until they are browned.
Add garlic and continue to cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add wine and reduce for 4 to 5 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by about half.
Add pasta, broth, milk, and thyme. Stir to combine. Cover, turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook covered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes (to cook pasta evenly), or until pasta is al dente.
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Uncover and reduce heat to low. Add warmed cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Cook until Parmesan is melted and sauce has thickened slightly, 5-10 minutes. It will thicken further as it cools. Check seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, to taste.
If desired, serve garnished with additional cheese and parsley.

Notes

If you like more garlic, feel free to add it. On the flip side, you can omit it or use ½ to 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for a milder garlic flavor.
Any type of pasta will work. Be sure to refer to the package instructions and cook the pasta accordingly.
Refrigerate leftover pasta for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet, adding milk, cream, or water as needed to thin the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 584kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 117mg, Sodium: 617mg, Potassium: 916mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 787IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 238mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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kazy says
June 3, 2020 at 12:31 pm
HI There I would like to make this recipe. Looks very tasty but
I am concerned that cooking the pasta that long will make it soft and mushy. I like my pasta chewy or al dente
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- Rachel Gurk says
  June 3, 2020 at 5:02 pm
  You can cook the pasta as long as you like! Just add the cheese sooner, if you’d like.
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Stephanie W says
March 19, 2020 at 10:53 pm
This was fabulous! I have been using a lot of your recipes lately because my 14 year old daughter exclaims how much she loves your food throughout the meal! This was easy to make and very satisfying. The only thing I changed was adding Italian seasoning and topped it with fresh basil rather then parsley. Large enough for 2 family meals so we are planning to reheat it for dinner later in the week. Do you have any reheating tips to avoid it from drying out?
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- Rachel Gurk says
  March 23, 2020 at 1:13 pm
  That makes me so happy to hear! I’m sure I’m much too late, but I’d reheat leftovers in a skillet or saucepan, covered, over medium low heat. Add a little extra broth if needed to keep it moist.
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Clarisse says
August 21, 2019 at 11:59 am
Made this to lunch prep for the work week and it was tasty but I was hoping there would be more sauce. Now my noodles are a little dry. Maybe I’ll increase the liquid portion next time to make it a little less dry?
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- Rachel Gurk says
  August 23, 2019 at 10:12 am
  Sorry to hear that! You could add another splash of cream (or milk for a lighter option) to help add some moisture back in. Sometimes the pasta soaks up more, especially as it sits when it’s done cooking. I hope that helps!
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Jane says
November 1, 2018 at 6:57 pm
Yum! This looks delicious! Feel free to share your recipes on Kitchen Thyme. We share each recipe on social media, weekly meal plans, newsletters and recipe round ups. I hope you join us!
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- Rachel Gurk says
  November 2, 2018 at 8:24 am
  Thanks!
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denise says
October 8, 2018 at 9:37 pm
This looks so good! I love Chicken Marsala.
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- Rachel Gurk says
  October 9, 2018 at 9:07 am
  Thanks Denise! I hope you love it!
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