Description
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and comforting pasta in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to combine, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs. Optionally, serve with garlic bread.
Notes
Adjust the cream for a lighter sauce or add more vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg