Chicken Mushroom Pasta
This easy 30-minute Chicken Mushroom Pasta tosses pasta and diced chicken in a creamy and savory mushroom sauce. Enjoy it for a comforting weeknight dinner or curl up with a bowl on the couch!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz. cooked pasta reserve ½ cup salted pasta water
- 1.5 lb. chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small shallot minced
- 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- pinch salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half or milk of choice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta according to the package instructions; reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook it in the skillet until it’s cooked through and slightly browned, about 5-6 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the butter to that same skillet. Once it’s melted, add the shallot and mushrooms and sauté until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, thyme and a pinch of salt and pepper and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the broth, half and half and cornstarch together in a bowl or glass measuring cup. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring it to a low simmer. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the parmesan cheese. NOTE: If the sauce is too thick, pour in some of the reserved pasta water.
- Last, stir in the pasta and chicken and toss until everything is coated in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
*Optional add-ins: spinach, kale, cooked zucchini – if you want to add more veggies and/or color
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg
