Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
A comforting homemade creamy chicken and mushroom pasta that is easy to prepare and brings rich flavors to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms in the same skillet with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil for about 5 minutes until golden and tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Make the cream sauce by lowering the heat and pouring in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and gradually mix in the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and thickens the sauce.
- Serve and enjoy, adjusting seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider using whole grain pasta or incorporating more vegetables.