Description
Hearty creamy chicken mushroom pasta delivers Italian-inspired comfort with rich, silky sauce and tender chicken nestled among earthy mushrooms. Savory ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying meal that welcomes hungry diners to indulge in pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 Chicken breasts (medium-sized, boneless, skinless)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Pasta, any type
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in a generously salted pot of boiling water until al dente, maintaining 1 cup of starchy cooking liquid for later use.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for 5-6 minutes per side until a rich golden crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Without cleaning the skillet, melt butter and introduce mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize for 5-6 minutes until developing deep golden edges.
- Incorporate minced garlic into mushrooms and briefly toast for 1-2 minutes to release aromatic flavors.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, creating a flavorful base by simmering for 2-3 minutes and scraping any browned bits from the skillet bottom.
- Stream in heavy cream, sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and dust with Italian seasoning, reducing heat to create a silky, thickened sauce over 5 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the creamy mushroom sauce, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Transfer to serving dishes, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Customize Protein Selection: Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Boost Nutritional Profile: Add spinach, kale, or roasted bell peppers to increase vegetable content and nutritional value.
- Control Sauce Consistency: Use pasta water strategically to thin or thicken sauce without compromising flavor intensity.
- Accommodate Dietary Restrictions: Replace heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free version, ensuring creamy texture remains intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg