Heavenly Chicken Mushroom Pasta
Creamy, savory, and delightfully rich—this pasta dish combines seared chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce over penne. Comforting and full of flavor, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and cook a few more minutes to blend flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the skillet.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before simmering.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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