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Chicken Marsala Fettuccine

Chicken Marsala Fettuccine pairs tender, lightly browned chicken with mushrooms and spinach in a Marsala-kissed cream sauce, all tossed with fettuccine and Parmesan. It’s rich, savory, and comforting with a touch of sweetness from the wine, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed dinner party.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Chicken Marsala Fettuccine

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Marsala Fettuccine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

37 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
50 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0.11 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
54 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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12
Heart Health
24
Metabolic
28
Digestive
20
Inflammatory
37
Performance
31
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the fettuccine; cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions for slightly firm pasta. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

  3. 3

    While the pasta cooks, mix 1/4 cup of the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken tenders one at a time, tossing to coat evenly with the flour. Shake off any excess flour from the chicken and place on a plate.

  4. 4

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high, add the oil and butter, and cook, swirling often, until the butter melts, 30 to 45 seconds. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the skillet and cook, turning once halfway through, until browned and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tender reads 165 degrees F (73 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack.

  5. 5

    Add the shallot to the skillet and cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the edges are browned, about 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in the Marsala and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the chicken stock, cream, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder; bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens, about 3 minutes.

  8. 8

    Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons flour and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in the spinach and cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Add the pasta and chicken tenders and cook over medium-high, tossing constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan until combined, adding the reserved pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time, if needed, to reach the desired consistency. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

About This Recipe

Chicken Marsala Fettuccine is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 745.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Chicken Marsala Fettuccine made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Chicken Tenderloin. The full list of 17 is above.
How long does it take to make Chicken Marsala Fettuccine?
About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 745.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Chicken Marsala Fettuccine easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
Is Chicken Marsala Fettuccine healthy?
Chicken Marsala Fettuccine has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 745.98 calories and 40.45 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 856.93 mg (37% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.51 g (68% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.88 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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