Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Chicken and Mushroom Pasta in Creamy Sauce recipe. Tender chicken and earthy mushrooms are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce and tossed with your favorite pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken, cook in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté mushrooms, garlic, add broth, cream, cheese, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
