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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta Recipe

One-Pot Chicken Marsala Pasta is made in about 30 minutes with tender chicken, mushrooms, herbs, creamy marsala wine sauce and pasta - all conveniently cooked in one pot!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 441 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 8 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 0.5 white onion diced small
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup Marsala wine not cooking wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 lb orecchiette pasta or any short pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1-2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with milk
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan freshly grated
  • 0.5 bunch fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in pressure cooker over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear 5–7 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add mushrooms and onions, cook 5–6 minutes until softened and browned.
  • Stir in garlic, sauté 1 minute. Pour in Marsala wine and cook 2–3 minutes, scraping the pot bottom.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add uncooked pasta, stir well to combine.
  • Lock lid. Set valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  • Do a quick release. When pressure is released, open lid carefully.
  • Slice reserved chicken, return to pot. Stir to combine.
  • Mix cornstarch with milk and stir in if sauce needs thickening. Simmer 2–3 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle in Parmesan and chopped parsley.
  • Serve hot. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days. Microwave with splash of broth or cream to revive sauce. For longer storage, freeze in small portions, thaw gently and stir before serving.