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Updated: Jun 11, 2021

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta

Karina's Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta Recipe won't disappoint your palette. This dish is bursting with flavor from the onion, cheese, white wine, sautéed mushrooms, pepper, and a variety of simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry. If you enjoy pasta, mushrooms, chicken and wine consider giving this dish a try. Not only is this dish budget friendly - it's simple enough to be made any day of the week and fancy enough to add on the menu for date nights. Take a break from ordering out, try something new and be prepared to fall in love with this creamy delight!


Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour

 

Here's what you'll need:

  • 4 chicken thigh fillets, boneless skinless

  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil

  • Salt and pepper, to season

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves (1 tablespoon) of garlic, minced

  • 1/3 cup of dry white wine, or chicken stock/broth

  • 8 ounces (250 g) of brown or Cremini mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 quart (1liter) of chicken broth, or stock

  • 12 ounce (375 ml) can of evaporated milk

  • 1/3 cup of milk

  • Extra salt and pepper, to taste

  • 10 ounces (300 g) of uncooked penne pasta, just over 4 cups

  • 1 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese

  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Ready? Set. Go!

1. Season chicken thighs with dried basil, salt and pepper


2. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat

3. Add the chicken thighs, sear on both sides until golden brown, cooked through and no longer pink - Remove and set aside


4. Add the remaining oil to the pot and fry the onion and garlic until the onion becomes transparent, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes


5. Pour in the white wine and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, or until beginning to reduce down


6. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally


7. Add the broth, milks (or cream if using), salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer


8. Add the pasta and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally


9. Stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts through the sauce


10. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken


11. Slice the chicken into strips and stir through the pasta


12. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan, if desired


13. Enjoy :)

 

Source(s)

  1. Beyer, Leah. "Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta (one pot)." Café Delites, 2020, https://cafedelites.com/one-pot-creamy-mushroom-chicken-pasta/

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