Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta, a delightful Italian-American dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious cream sauce. This easy-to-make pasta is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sear the Chicken: Season and sauté chicken until cooked; set aside.
- Prepare the Mushroom Sauce: Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and thyme, then add broth, cream, and Parmesan.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked chicken, pasta, and sauce together. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Enhance with spinach or peas for added color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
