Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with this easy recipe. Tender chicken and earthy mushrooms are coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Saute mushrooms, garlic, and thyme in butter. Add broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken.
- Add spinach or peas for extra color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
