Description
Indulge in a rich and satisfying dinner with this Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta recipe. Tender chicken slices, savory mushrooms, and a luscious cream sauce come together perfectly to create a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced, cremini or button)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. Add chicken broth and simmer. Reduce heat, add cream and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, toss with pasta. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies, or use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
