Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Tender chicken and mushrooms tossed with pasta in a rich, creamy sauce for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 9 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

→ Dairy & Liquids

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
09 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta

11 - 12 oz fettuccine or linguine

→ Seasonings

12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente as per package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm.
03 - Add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened and browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and dried Italian herbs. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
06 - Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat with sauce. Stir in chopped parsley.
07 - Plate immediately, garnishing with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in under 30 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like treating yourself.
  • Tender chicken and meaty mushrooms create a satisfying dish that doesn't feel heavy despite the cream.
  • It's the kind of meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen but requires just one skillet and basic technique.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of reserving pasta water—it's the secret to adjusting the sauce consistency and adding body without breaking the cream.
  • If your sauce looks thin when you add the pasta, give it another minute or two over gentle heat to thicken before serving, or it'll taste watery rather than coating the noodles.
03 -
  • Keep your heat at medium-low once the cream goes in—high heat can cause the cream to separate and the sauce to break, turning grainy instead of silky.
  • Taste the sauce before adding the pasta and adjust seasoning then, not after, since pasta water and cheese can make it harder to gauge saltiness once everything's combined.
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