One-Pot Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta is a delicious weeknight pasta dinner recipe that turns an Italian Classic into a One-Pot wonder for your family.

Chicken marsala can be found on almost any menu in an Italian restaurant.

Being an Italian, I figured my blog should have some more of these classics but with my twists on them.

When I have friends over or I am wanting to cook something yummy, yet easy, pasta and one-pot meals save the day.

One-pot meals are always so easy, full of flavor, and no one usually dislikes them. #winning

What you’ll need for Chicken Marsala Pasta

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Olive Oil
• Mushrooms
• White onion
• Garlic
• Marsala wine
• Chicken broth
• Heavy cream (or milk)
• Penne pasta
• Seasonings: thyme, basil, oregano, salt, pepper

How to make chicken marsala one-pot pasta:

• Heat a large pot over medium heat and add in 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
• Cut chicken breast into bite sized chunks and add to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken completely (until no longer pink). Set chicken aside on a plate.
• Add last Tbsp. of olive oil and add in sliced mushrooms, cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally and then add chicken back in.
• Add in the chicken broth, heavy cream, marsala wine, pasta and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil, then place lid on, turn heat down to low and cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
• Remove lid, add in the fresh parmesan, stir and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

What is marsala wine?

• Marsala wine is a fortified wine made in Sicily. Marsala is most commonly used in cooking to create nutty, rich caramelized sauces.

What is the best marsala wine for cooking?

• My only rule here is to not buy “cooking” marsala and to purchase marsala wine, the real stuff. This doesn’t mean you need to spend the big bucks on a bottle. You can find reasonably priced bottles! I also like a dry marsala for this dish.

What else can I use marsala wine for?

• You can use sweet marsala for desserts such as almond cake or biscotti, dry marsala for pork tenderloin or other chicken recipes. It makes a great addition to sauces.

Substitutions

• If you don’t want to use the marsala wine, add an additional 1/2 cup of chicken broth. It won’t taste the same of course, but it’s still a delicious meal.
• You can discard the cream as well if you want to make dairy free.
• If you don’t have or can’t find marsala wine, you can use Madeira wine. Both wines are fortified wines with a rich nutty flavor that is delicious with mushrooms and chicken!

This One-Pot Chicken Marsala pasta is:

• Restaurant quality flavor
• A 30 minute meal
• Perfect for a family dinner
• Can be made dairy free (omit the cream and Parmesan)
• Great for meal prep
• Creamy and satisfying
• Delicious with salad or asparagus

One of my other favorite pasta dishes to make for friends or during a busy weeknight is this Easy Shell Pasta with Ground Turkey and Cheesy Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Spinach!

One-Pot Chicken Marsala Pasta

Chicken Marsala is an easy, 30 minute weeknight meal for the entire family to enjoy. Pair with asparagus or a green salad.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Author: Tawnie Kroll

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Marsala wine
• 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 1/5 cups heavy cream
• 1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 tsp. Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. oregano, dried
• 1 tsp. basil, dried
• 1/2 tsp. thyme, dried

Instructions

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add in 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Cut chicken breast into bite sized chunks and add to the pot.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken cubes completely (until no longer pink). Set chicken aside on a plate.
• Add last Tbsp. of olive oil and add in sliced mushrooms, onions and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally and then add chicken back in. Add in the chicken broth, heavy cream, marsala wine, pasta and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then place lid on, turn heat down to low and cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Remove lid, add in the fresh parmesan, stir and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

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