Creamy Chicken and Mushroom PastaIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 pound white mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste 12 ounces pasta (such as penne, shells, or fusilli)Instructions:
1.
Season chicken:
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2.
Brown chicken:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3.
Sauté vegetables:
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the onion and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4.
Add flour:
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
5.
Add broth and cream:
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth.
6.
Simmer sauce:
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.
7.
Add chicken and cheese:
Stir in the chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
8.
Cook pasta:
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions.
9.
Combine pasta and sauce:
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
Stir to combine.
10.
Garnish and serve:
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute evaporated milk or milk thickened with a little flour.
Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

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