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Chicken Marsala Pasta

Chicken Marsala Pasta from 100 Days of Real Food

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This dish is also versatile so feel free to switch it up depending on your preferences. It’s pictured with asparagus (that was roasted with garlic and olive oil), but it would also be great topped with steamed broccoli or raw spinach leaves as well. Mushrooms would be another fabulous addition along with some roasted garlic. Get creative and use the ingredients that you have on hand!

Chicken Marsala Pasta from 100 Days of Real Food

Chicken Marsala Pasta

This is another recipe that’s been a family favorite of ours for years. In fact, we like the wine sauce so much we now make enough to go over an entire pasta dish instead of just pouring it over chicken (how Marsala sauce is traditionally served). It would also be great if you added some mushrooms to it, too!
15 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Egg Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound whole-wheat pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breasts (local and/or organic)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • whole-wheat flour (spread on a plate)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 1 ½ cups dry Marsala wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream (preferably organic)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (roasted (or other vegetable like steamed broccoli or raw spinach))
  • parmesan cheese (freshly grated (for serving))

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta according to package directions, ensure your veggies are cooked if necessary, and put container of cream out on counter so it is not super cold when you’re ready to use it.
  • Cut chicken into strips and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread flour on a plate and put olive oil into sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • While the oil is heating up, dredge the chicken pieces in the flour until well coated.
  • Sauté the coated chicken until brown and cooked all the way through (about 5 – 10 minutes depending on how thick your chicken pieces are).
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Turn heat off (very important if you have a gas stove and don’t want the wine to catch on fire!) and carefully add Marsala wine to pan.
  • Turn heat back onto high and boil down the wine for a few minutes. Scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan while it’s cooking.
  • Keep the heat on high, add cream to pan, and stir sauce until it is bound together and starts to thicken (about 5 – 8 minutes).
  • Put the chicken pieces back in the sauce to heat them up again and coat them with sauce.
  • Evenly divide pasta among bowls and top with chicken, extra sauce, and veggies.
    Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Other optional additions: sautéed mushrooms and/or roasted garlic
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Marsala Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 814 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 154mg51%
Sodium 166mg7%
Potassium 935mg27%
Carbohydrates 91g30%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 1760IU35%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 6.9mg38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Missy says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    We tried that last night. It worked and it tasted great. The chicken was very moist still. We really liked this recipe (...and so many others!)

    Reply
  2. Missy says

    February 13, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I am relatively new to cooking. I am making a whole organic chicken today using your crockpot recipe. Can I use the already cooked chicken breasts in this recipe? If yes, are there any preparation changes that should be made when using cooked chicken? I am not sure how else to do it since we get our chicken whole from an organic farmer and try no to buy prepackaged chicken breasts.

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    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      February 14, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Missy. I think it will work with cooked chicken. You will not want to cook it long or you will risk having tough, over-cooked pieces of chicken. ~Amy

      Reply
    • Liz says

      March 03, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      You should skip the "cook the chicken in the pan" step, or only heat until warmed. Unfortunately, however, the pan sauce will miss out on the great fond that develops as the chicken "sticks" to and carmelizes in the pan. (You could cook your mushrooms in the pan instead. Just put them into a dry pan, and they'll release a flavorful liquid.)

      Reply
  3. Jamie Dunson says

    December 11, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I didn't think there was enough sauce for this one so if I make it again, I'm going to make double sauce portion. Other than that it was quite good.

    Reply
  4. Ashlie says

    December 07, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Would there be a non-alcoholic substitute for Marsala wine?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      December 20, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Hi Ashlie. This should help: http://www.thekitchn.com/non-alcoholic-cooking-wine-substitutes-184394. ~Amy

      Reply
  5. Andrea says

    December 07, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I've made this in the past, and it was delicious! My kids (ages 2 and 4) even enjoy this recipe. I needed something quick for dinner tonight, and only had spelt flour and brown rice penne pasta left to use. Still turned out great! Thanks for the easy recipe.

    Reply
  6. Vanessa Mobley says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Could I use deboles brand artichoke fettucine that I happen to already have?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      November 25, 2013 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Vanessa. For the pledge, we use only 100% whole pasta. I am not sure if that pasta falls within the 100% whole grain rule. But, of course, what pasta you use is completely up to you. ~Amy

      Reply
  7. Shannon says

    November 10, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I just made this and it was delicious. My family said they felt like kings because it was such a fancy meal. I didn't have heavy whipping cream so I added apple cider vinegar to almond milk to make it into a buttermilk (thicker) and 1 tbsp butter (for more fat). I doubled the sauce recipe. The sauce was a little thin so I put mashed potatoes under the pasta to help soak up the sauce. It was amazing and filling for my husband and 4 growing boys. I went on a 20 mile bike ride today so I enjoyed the extra calories too.

    Reply
  8. Nathaly says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    My husband and I just had this for dinner. It was great! Love how the sauce tasted!

    Reply
  9. Nichole says

    September 03, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    I don't know what I did wrong with this recipe but it wasn't good at all!! I'm assuming that maybe I bought the wrong wine? Although I bought Marsala dry wine from Italy. It was bitter and actually are us shudder when we ate it! Lol anyone have any ideas what I did? What brand Marsala wine do you buy? I'm going to make it again and figure out what I did it looks so good!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      September 16, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Hello Nicole. Hmmm, I don't know. I guess it could have been a wine that was somewhat "off" but that is usually not an issue. Let us know how your next one turns out. ~Amy

      Reply
  10. Jessica says

    July 08, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I made this tonight, added mushrooms and shallots and it was delicious! I didn't do the asparagus because I had just bought broccoli but I can see where you can add any veggie and make this wonderful! My college aged son said he would make this at school! Yum-O!!

    Reply
  11. RhondaS says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely yummy. It passed the 9 yr old test!

    Reply
  12. Aarica says

    May 04, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    This was so incredibly good. Whole family loved it. Thinking I may make it for my mom on Mother's Day. I added a little garlic to the sauce and then sprinkled some fresh Parm on top. Oh, and the added bonus of this...it was SO EASY! I had dinner done in 30 mins. You would expect one this good to take all day. Thank you so much for this recipe!

    Reply
  13. April says

    May 02, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Ok, probably a dumb question, but is this safe to feed to my 16 month old with the wine in it?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      May 07, 2013 at 5:22 pm

      Hi April. It is so not a dumb question and I do not have an answer for you. The Leakes enjoy the dish and I would feed it to my kids but they are far from toddlers. For peace of mind, you should ask your pediatrician's opinion as there are many differing opinions out there as to how much alcohol cooks off in various cooking processes. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. ~Amy

      Reply
    • Sarah VanderVort says

      May 08, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      When you cook with wine the alcohol burns off and only leaves the flavor. It is totally fine to serve it to kiddos.

      Reply
  14. CJ says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    5 stars
    Until I found this recipe, I'd never eaten or even heard of Marsala chicken. When I saw your recipe, I really wanted to try it out and I'm so glad I did! It is easy to make and SO delicious! My husband and I both love it. The kids weren't fans - they still like their chicken plain with no sauce. I did find that the amount of pasta listed in the recipe was a bit too much for us so we just used less the second time around and it was perfect.

    Reply
  15. Teresa says

    March 30, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    5 stars
    oops ... forgot to give 5 stars ... again, YUM!

    Reply
  16. Teresa says

    March 30, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    This was wonderful - and a huge hit with my family ... even our 2 year old. YUM!

    Reply
  17. Mandy says

    February 23, 2013 at 12:30 am

    This recipe was great!!!! I made it on day 1 of my challenge. What a great way to kick things off :-)

    Reply
  18. Kristy says

    February 20, 2013 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    I started my 10-day pledge on Monday, February 18 and I made this for dinner that same night and it completely WOW'd me. I am in LOVE with clean eating now that I know I can have recipes that taste this fabulous and cook as quickly as this did. I added some fresh mushrooms that I sauteed with a little garlic to the sauce when I added the chicken. SO DELISH!!

    Reply
  19. Mary says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    This is very good with some goat cheese and proscuitto on top!

    Reply
  20. JoAnna says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Hi Lisa Just wondering what brand / type of whole wheat pasta you prefer? I have always only used whole wheat pasta, but my husband HATES it. Plus the brand I grew up on is processed and full of weird ingredients and I'd like to switch to one that is better for us. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      February 25, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      Hi JoAnna. I think finding the right whole wheat pasta is a matter personal taste preference. My family really likes Trader Joe's whole wheat pastas. They are not grainy and taste slightly nutty. Whole Foods brand of whole wheat pastas get high ratings, as well. Hope that helps a little. ~Amy

      Reply
  21. Courtenay says

    February 04, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    We tried this recipe tonight for the first time. It was delicious! We added thinly sliced mushrooms to the sauce, a great addition!

    Reply
  22. Tammy Smith says

    October 17, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I can't have wine. Is there an alternative?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says

      October 30, 2012 at 9:18 pm

      Hi Tammy. I suppose you could leave it out, but, that would definitely alter the flavor. Keep in mind much of the wine "burns off" through the cooking process, I'm not sure if that makes a difference for you or not. Jill

      Reply
  23. Erin Crowe says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:52 am

    I could not find Marsala wine at my store, are there any other suggestions I could use? Ive read I could use Sherry, is this ok? Would I use the same amount?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      July 19, 2012 at 10:56 pm

      Madeira wine would be a good alternative.

      Reply
  24. Jennifer says

    April 27, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I have Marsala cooking wine. Will this work?

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      May 01, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      Yes, that should work!

      Reply
  25. Kim E says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:09 am

    This was delish. Will make again and again.

    Reply
  26. Trish says

    January 18, 2012 at 7:33 am

    We made this last night and loved it!! We added mushrooms, garlic, parsley, and thyme. Thank you for sharing another wonderful recipe!!

    Reply
  27. Stefanie says

    January 08, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    You said that you make extra sauce to serve on the pasta....does the recipe, as stated, make enough sauce for the pasta? I KNOW we'll want extra for the pasta. Thanks!

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      January 11, 2012 at 1:01 pm

      Yes, it does.

      Reply
  28. tammy says

    December 16, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Did you use Marsala Wine or Marsala Cooking wine for this?

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      January 05, 2012 at 9:50 am

      I used dry Marsala wine...good luck!

      Reply
  29. Jen says

    November 19, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Looks delish! I found your blog via Pinterest and now follow!

    Reply
  30. Laura says

    November 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Chicken Marsala sounds so yummy but I'm lactose intolerant. I don't think my milk subs like almond milk or rice milk is quite as heavy as cream. any suggestions?

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      December 02, 2011 at 9:21 pm

      Hmm...I wonder if coconut milk would work? It is pretty thick, but I have never tried something like that...

      Reply
  31. hayleygg says

    November 08, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    As a finishing touch on Marsala (which is my husband's dish, not mine), we always crisp some prosciutto and sprinkle it on top. It adds wonderful texture and flavor. Chopped fresh parsley is also a great addition.

    Reply
  32. Molly says

    November 08, 2011 at 9:38 am

    what do you do with the leftover wine?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2011 at 10:30 pm

      Drink it!!!

      Reply
  33. Lindsay says

    November 04, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Ok so I when I went to buy the Marsala wine try had sweet and dry. I didn't know which but the lady that worked their suggested sweet since I was using it for cooking. It was WAY too sweet!! Almost dessert like. The sauce turned out good except it was way too sweet. So don't make the same mistake as me!

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    • KD says

      November 20, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      I made this last night and did not realize about the sweet vs. dry wine. The one I bought did not say either! It was too sweet, but smelled amazing. Lesson learned, will try another round soon!

      Reply
  34. Yadsia @ShopCookMake says

    November 03, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Since I don't eat meat, I'm going to prepare it with mushrooms instead of chicken. It's been too long since I had Marsala.

    Reply
  35. Jessica S says

    November 03, 2011 at 10:26 am

    I love chicken marsala it is so tasty! We add green onions to ours in additon to the other aromatics, we saute it in the olive oil and it's really good too, fresh rosemary tastes good with it too! love it!

    Reply
  36. Liz says

    November 03, 2011 at 6:57 am

    I went to bookmark this recipe...and an ad from your site by JELL-O came up featuring a recipe using Oreos. I've got to say, I'm a little surprised you are advertising very highly processed not-real food on your website..

    Reply
    • Mimi says

      November 03, 2011 at 10:40 am

      Liz- In Lisa's defense, I know from reading other bloggers, that advertising can realy be a pain for those who are blogging about real food. One blogger I read often said she signed up for advertising hoping to make a few cents here and there, only to end up spending months and months arguing with the advertising company what she does and doesn't want on her site. To no avail. Now that I know that, when I'm visiting these sites I take the advertising with a grain of salt. I realize the people who run these real food sites would never, ever promote an Oreo.

      Reply
    • Yadsia @ShopCookMake says

      November 03, 2011 at 1:48 pm

      As a blogger featuring ads in my webpage myself, I can tell you that sometimes we don't have much control over what type of ads come up in our sites. A few weeks back, while browsing another blog, an ad for a porn site came up. I immediately notified the blogger who then notified their network. Having said that, it's not always the bloggers fault. They may not even be aware of all the ads, since they come up differently by geographical region.

      Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      November 03, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      Liz - I couldn't agree with you more. As soon as I saw it myself last night I emailed the ad network and asked them to remove it (just like when Pilsbury showed up one day as well). Unfortunately that's the process...the ads are not sent to me first for approval. After doing this blog for more than a year for free the time commitment (and expense) became too overwhelming for me to not somehow turn this into my "job." So all I can do at this point is thank the ad network for allowing me to keep things going...even if they aren't always perfect!

      Reply
  37. Rebecca ~ Sweet Baby Yams says

    November 03, 2011 at 1:01 am

    I need to add marsala wine to my shopping list. Yum!

    Reply
  38. Meme says

    November 02, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    Wow, this looks really tasty! I will have to add this to my list of dinners to make soon

    Reply
  39. Kristin says

    November 02, 2011 at 11:27 am

    this looks so yummy..... must try. must get marsala wine! haha

    Reply
  40. Allison says

    November 02, 2011 at 11:03 am

    I will have to try this - we LOVE chicken Marsala!

    Reply
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