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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce — perfect for weeknights or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or tagliatelle)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season and cook chicken in butter and olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté mushrooms in butter until golden. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Pour in cream and broth. Add seasoning and parmesan, stirring until smooth.
  5. Return pasta and chicken to the pan. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
  6. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan before serving.