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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, perfectly wrapped around your favorite pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne) Use your preferred type of pasta.
Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed Ensure the chicken is cooked through.
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini) Adds earthiness to the dish.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Provides aromatic flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Make it creamy!
  • 1 cup chicken broth Enhances flavor of the sauce.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For a cheesy flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to taste.
  • to garnish Fresh parsley or basil For fresh flavors and presentation.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and no longer pink in the middle. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking the Mushrooms
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they are soft and browned. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Making the Sauce
  1. Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
  1. Add the cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve immediately.

Notes

For a well-rounded meal, serve with a fresh side salad and garlic bread. You can also substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or use shrimp for a different protein.