Creamy Chicken Marsala Fettuccine Recipe
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Creamy Chicken Marsala Fettuccine

By: john_c 
"Delicious creamy chicken Marsala served over a bed of fettuccine."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, cut in half
  • 1 cup fresh oyster mushrooms, cut in half
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms, cut in half
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  • 1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
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  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Whisk together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Press each chicken breast into the flour mixture on both sides. Tap off excess flour.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat until the butter gives off a slightly toasted fragrance, and pan-fry the chicken until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside. Melt 1 more tablespoon of butter in the skillet, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and garlic, and cook until the mushrooms have given off their juice and begun to brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fettuccini, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Place the pasta into a serving dish, and toss with 2 tablespoons of butter; season to taste with salt and black pepper, and keep warm.
  4. After the mushroom juices have evaporated, pour Marsala wine into the sauce, and scrape up and dissolve any browned flavor bits in the bottom of the skillet. Turn heat to high, and stir until half the wine evaporates, about 3 minutes; stir in mascarpone, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth; cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly, another 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; return cooked chicken breasts to the sauce. Cook until the chicken juices run clear and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve with buttered fettuccine.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • Substitute 1/4 cup heavy cream for mascarpone cheese if desired.
  • Editor's Note
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1028 | Total Fat: 49.4g | Cholesterol: 168mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by snowmom3   view full review
We love Chicken Marsala and anything with mushrooms...this was a very yummy creamy version. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by kweldon   view full review
I have never reviewed a recipe before but I just had to say how AWESOME this recipe is. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by katumom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Didn't change a thing--absolutely delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Cathy   view full review
Wonderful dish for company, thanks John!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Debbie9947   view full review
This is delicious, just finished having it for dinner. The family loved it. thank you
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by pamiety   view full review
My family just ate this and they love it. My dad who doesn't like "Italian food" other then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by yweston   view full review
Delicious. My sister and I enjoyed the meal on Easter Sunday. I used button mushrooms and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2011 by jessdenco Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was EXCELLENT!! I think I would increase the sauce for next time. The sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2011 by barbara   view full review
this was good. it seemed like it was missing something though, maybe salt? it also did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2011 by heather8111   view full review
this recipe is amazing!!! LOVE LOVE IT!!! DELICIOUS!!!

 

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