Quick Chicken Marsala
This quick chicken Marsala recipe has become a staple in our house. Even though it’s simple, the flavors are so rich and deep. I am salivating as I tell you about it.
And I can’t get enough of these little baby ‘bella mushrooms from Trader Joe’s. These mushrooms might be my favorite of any mushroom. They have such a deep flavor and are so velvety when they are sauteed. Disclaimer: I have just started liking mushrooms in the last couple of years. Crazy what I’ve been missing. I still don’t really like them raw, but sauteed in some garlic and olive oil, I’ll eat them with a spoon.
Cover them in Marsala wine and I’m in t-r-o-u-b-l-e. We have made this recipe both with and without chicken and I love it regardless. I just love the deep flavor that the Marsala brings – it’s slightly sweet at the beginning but the flavor notes just keep going and going and you get a deep punch of savory at the end. I just can’t get enough, and you won’t be able to either when you see how easy this quick chicken marsala is. And go ahead and double it because the leftovers are just as amazing!
Quick Chicken Marsala Recipe
Yield: 2 large servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min 2
Total Time: 30 min
Chicken, mushrooms and a rich, savory marsala sauce combined in a simple recipe for a quick weeknight pasta dish.
Ingredients:
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
2 tsp. oil1/2 cup white onion, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried sage
1 tsp. soy sauce
3/4 cup Marsala wine
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. Marsala wine
2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works wonders here)
Salt and pepper to tasteDirections:
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and a small pinch of salt and cook for 2 minutes, just until soft and fragrant. Add the mushrooms, parsley, oregano and sage and stir to combine. Cook on medium heat until browned and caramelized, about 8 minutes.
Slowly pour in the soy sauce and wine, increase the heat and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Meanwhile, stir the cornstarch with the remaining Marsala wine until combined. With the wine-mushroom sauce simmering, pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir gently until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Serve over the cooked pasta.
Notes:
We have made this with and without chicken...which removes the "chicken" part of the title, but it's just as good as mushroom marsala. For this adaptation, use 12 - 16 ounces of mushrooms and omit the chicken; this adaptation also creates a vegan mushroom Marsala recipe, which is the way I would prefer to eat it. The chicken is good, but I'd much rather have more mushrooms!The cornstarch step at the end isn't completely necessary - we just like the sauce a little thicker. Feel free to omit this step.
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All the flavors here are incredible together, wonderful recipe! I, too, used to hate the actual mushroon but loved the flavor it gave to food. Have a nice weekend!
Looks so delicious. We love marsala! I could make it for myself without chicken and just throw some in for Ben at the last second. Perfect!
Cassie replied: — August 31st, 2012 @ 8:03 am
Haha, that is exactly what I do. The chicken is good but doesn’t add anything, I’d much rather have more mushrooms. It’s perfect meatless!
I have never had chicken marsala. It looks amazing. I just know my husband would love it!
My family loves Chicken Marsala! Thanks for reminding me ; ) yours looks amazing. I could never leave the chicken out though…only if I were making it just for me.
Ohhh yum. Chicken marsala is one of my restaurant go-tos, and this one looks so tasty! All right, finding marsala wine is going on my list of things to accomplish. 🙂
I could eat this every-single-night!! Looks wonderful, Cassie!!
YUM! I adore chicken marsala, but my version takes awhile. This looks delish!
Oh! A fellow Kansas Citian -and- food blogger! How exciting 🙂 This dish looks mighty tasty. My husband has a strong aversion to marsala for some reason, but I might just have to try this and force feed him.
Cassie replied: — August 31st, 2012 @ 1:34 pm
Yay, I love “meeting” KC bloggers. Going to check out your site now!
Sounds like “the perfect” mushroom. I dont know many people who eat mushrooms raw. Mushrooms are best when cooked in my opinion! I dont know Marsala Wine, though I have hear of it before, yet I need to try it out. Kind of wondering now, how your pasta tastes like.
I’m thinking I’m going to make this over the weekend! Pasta… wine.. weekend! I’m salavating just thinking about this 😉
I’m just wondering what my face would look like all over that.
I absolutely LOVE meals like this…pasta and mushrooms..I’m IN!!
Chicken marsala is one of my favorite dishes! I love how easy this one is!
Look at all those gorgeous mushrooms! I already want a bowl & it’s not even noon!
I love simple meals so packed with flavour – this looks lick-the-dish-ish.
I used to make something like this, but it’s been a long time, sounds like I should make for sinner tonight!
I know it’s still early in the morning…but looking at your pictures got me craving for a big bowl of Chicken Marsala! hm…I guess I can make some for lunch later on. I love your quick and easy recipe. Happy Friday!
I love the flavors of Marsala, this looks fabulous!
Oh this sounds like it has such a great depth of flavour!
I tried to tell you years ago how good mushrooms really are, but you insisted you knew better 😉 This looks so yummy, I am going to have to give it a try!
I can see why this has become a staple in your kitchen; this looks fabulous!
YUM. The pasta with the sauce is my favorite part about chicken marsala anyway… perfect for me! 🙂
What a great idea! I love chicken marsala and am always up for a quick version of it… The sauce and mushrooms are the best part!
I’m a HUGE fan of chicken marsala, but I hate spending time making the whole darn thing. This, my friend, is being bookmarked! Thanks for sharing!
Love the flavors in this! And how did you know how that chicken marsala is one of my favorite dishes?!
Your bowl of pasta is making me very very hungry. Looks SO delicious!
I love quick and easy chicken marsalas!! I’m always ravenous when I get home from work so this would work out so perfectly for me to whip up!! 🙂
I haven’t had Chicken Marsala in forever, and this is really making me crave a big bowl of it right now. Looks delicious Cassie!
This looks like such a perfect dinner for this weekend!
Wow, I think this should be a staple at my house too, this looks fantastic!
Chicken marsala is a favorite in my house! This looks delicious!
I love having quick recipes on hand for nights that are super busy. This chicken marsala sounds great! 🙂
Hi Cassie! I LOVE baby bellas! And I’m with you. I would gladly give up my serving of chicken for extra mushrooms! This quick Marsala looks full of flavor! I’m going to give this a go one night this week! : )
This makes me excited for fall! I haven’t made chicken marsala in way too long and I will absolutely be trying your version! I love baby bellas as much as you do!
This looks AHHHHHHH MAZING!!!!!! Love it.
I love this! My husband and I love mushrooms, I tend to throw them into just about everything. I’ll have to pick up some marsala and try this out!
Yum! I hate mushrooms but like chicken so I make mine with only chicken. I’ll have to try it again with mushrooms just so that my husband can try. Poor guy never gets any veggies from me. This really looks great!
I love Marsala…even though my only use of it is in my slow cooker short rib dish…I love that this is quick, Cassie. Looks great!
I’ve never tried chicken marsala before but this dish definitely looks like it needs to be made. Love it!
Love this, and I can’t wait to give your recipe a try! I am always looking for recipes that I can use with rotisserie chickens.
I love marsala. I never make it at home though, not sure why. Probably because hubby doesn’t like mushrooms 🙁 I am going to just have to make it anyway soon!
Mmm this is one of my favourite pasta dishes! Welcome to the dark side Mushroom Lover 😉
-Shannon
I haven’t had Marsala in my pantry for a long time! Time to change all that…Hmmm…I can almost taste the sweet wine and chicken and mushrooms in this superb pasta dish!
I just made this and it was very good, though I would recommend doubling the sauce as it was dry. I also added a little cream!