Description
A comforting Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta featuring tender chicken breasts and sautéed mushrooms in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 lb pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
Vegetables
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Lower the heat and pour in the cream, stirring to combine. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss Pasta and Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water when draining to adjust sauce consistency.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness.
- Ensure chicken is cooked fully but still tender for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
