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Creamy Mushroom Garlic Pasta with Chicken

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A recipe for rich, creamy pasta featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and strong garlic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

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

Notes

  • For an even richer sauce, use half-and-half instead of chicken broth.
  • If you prefer not to use wine, substitute it with an equal amount of extra chicken broth.
  • Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor. Avoid pre-sliced if possible.

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