Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This dish combines tender chicken strips, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious cream sauce tossed with fettuccine for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Saute mushrooms, garlic, and seasoning. Deglaze with wine or broth, add cream and Parmesan. Simmer and combine with chicken and pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Toss everything together, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can also substitute the chicken with shrimp or omit it entirely for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
