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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta with Garlic Sauce

A serving of Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta with garlic sauce, featuring fettuccine, chicken pieces, and mushrooms, topped with parsley.
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Prepare a rich and savory pasta dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a thick, homemade garlic cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. If using wine, pour it into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer until reduced by half.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
  8. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  9. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
  10. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Heavy cream provides the richest texture for this sauce. Half-and-half will result in a thinner sauce.
  • Fettuccine or linguine work well because their flat surfaces hold the creamy sauce effectively.
  • Parmesan cheese is essential for flavor and thickening; use freshly grated for the best melt.
  • Dried thyme or a pinch of dried oregano complements the mushroom and garlic flavors well.

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