Description
Indulge in this rich and satisfying Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta al dente, reserve 1/4 cup water.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken until golden, set aside.
- Prepare Mushroom Sauce: Sauté mushrooms, garlic, add seasonings, broth, cream, cheese, simmer.
- Combine: Return chicken, add pasta and reserved water, toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
