Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and pasta, all enveloped in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, and sauté the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are browned and have released their moisture. Follow with minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, following package instructions. Reserve some pasta water for later use.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan with the mushrooms. Pour in the heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce mixture, tossing until well coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
For a lighter take, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. This dish can also be complemented with a light side salad or white wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner, mushrooms, Italian, comfort food