Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Ultimate Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta, a delightful dish that perfectly pairs tender chicken with earthy mushrooms and a luscious creamy sauce over spaghetti. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family dinners, elegant gatherings, or a quick weeknight meal. With its comforting texture and savory taste, this pasta dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350g spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 200ml heavy cream
- 100ml chicken broth
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt for boiling water
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Sear chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes), then remove from the pan.
- Sauté garlic and mushrooms in the same skillet until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; add Parmesan cheese and thyme/oregano. Simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, then mix in spaghetti. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg