Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting Chicken & Mushroom Pasta dish that is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. With tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, this pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Brown and cook the seasoned chicken pieces in olive oil until done. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms, garlic, then add broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and finish: Toss chicken and pasta in the sauce, adjust seasoning, and cook briefly. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add spinach or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
