Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Chicken & Mushroom Pasta that’s perfect for a comforting dinner. This Italian-American inspired dish combines tender chicken strips, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce tossed with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Chicken & Mushroom Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare Mushroom Sauce: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and chili flakes. Add chicken broth and cream. Simmer and add Parmesan.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream for a lighter option.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
