Creamy Chicken and Mushroom PastaIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound linguine or fettuccine pastaInstructions:
1.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2.
Add the mushrooms and onion to the skillet and sauté until the mushrooms are tender and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
4.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer.
5.
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine.
Season with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
6.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
7.
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and mushroom sauce.
Stir to combine and heat through.
8.
Serve garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use a good quality chicken broth.
If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute with milk or evaporated milk.
Add a handful of chopped fresh parsley or basil for an extra burst of flavor.
Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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