Lightened Up Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta That’s Irresistibly Delicious
A savory and lighter version of the classic creamy chicken marsala pasta, perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup light cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and garlic to the skillet, sauté until the mushrooms are softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and Marsala wine; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the light cream and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to add more vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Lightened Up Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta