Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and sautéed mushrooms in a velvety Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms (button, cremini, or portobello), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté the Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Prepare the Creamy Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Let simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly.
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Combine Everything
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Add drained pasta and toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
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Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Lighter Version: Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Extra Cheesy: Mix in mozzarella or more Parmesan.
- Vegetarian: Replace chicken with extra mushrooms or spinach.
- Spicy: Increase red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: italian inspired
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, mushroom pasta, easy chicken dinner, comfort food recipes, one-pan pasta