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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Tender chicken and earthy mushrooms tossed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with Parmesan — an easy, comforting pasta dinner ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Pasta
  • 10 oz pasta fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into strips
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the pan and sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits.
  5. Add cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
  7. Add parsley and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with extra Parmesan.

Notes

For best flavor, brown mushrooms thoroughly before adding cream.