Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Pasta
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Pasta is a comforting, flavorful and easy recipe, perfect for dinner, family meals or a cozy weekend lunch.
It combines tender chicken pieces, golden mushrooms, garlic, cream and pasta in one rich and satisfying dish.
This recipe is different from wraps because it is warm, creamy and served as a complete meal.
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 300 g pasta, such as penne, tagliatelle or spaghetti
- 400 g chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 250 g mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 100 ml chicken stock or pasta water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Before draining, reserve a small cup of pasta water.
Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper and paprika.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic and stir for a few seconds.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their water and become golden.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the heavy cream and chicken stock or pasta water. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce becomes creamy.
Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce. If needed, add a little more pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with extra Parmesan cheese, garlic bread or a simple green salad.
You can also add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes or crispy bacon for extra flavor.
Conclusion
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Pasta is rich, simple and full of flavor. The creamy sauce, tender chicken and mushrooms create a comforting dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for any day of the week.