Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Mushrooms
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove mushrooms from the skillet and set aside with the chicken.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Return the cooked chicken and mushrooms to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained fettuccine and toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated in the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
For the Chicken and Mushrooms
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove mushrooms from the skillet and set aside with the chicken.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Return the cooked chicken and mushrooms to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained fettuccine and toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated in the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min