Description
Rich and creamy fettuccine tossed with golden seared chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious Marsala wine cream sauce. A decadent pasta dish perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), sliced thin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in Marsala wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add butter and stir until melted and sauce is velvety.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat evenly. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Marsala wine can be substituted with dry sherry or white wine in a pinch. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Chicken may be cut into bite-sized pieces before cooking if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fat: 38 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 32 g