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Close-up of Chicken Mushroom Pasta with Creamy Herbs, featuring seared chicken pieces and sliced mushrooms in a rich sauce.

Chicken Mushroom Pasta with Creamy Herbs

This recipe delivers a satisfying weeknight meal featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich, herbed cream sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Pat chicken cubes completely dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering hot. Add chicken in a single layer without crowding. Sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, mushrooms, onion, and garlic to skillet. Saute 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and brown slightly and onions soften.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. If too thick, add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  7. Return chicken and any juices to skillet. Simmer gently on low heat for 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally.
  8. Add cooked fettuccine to sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Heat through 1 minute.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal

Notes

Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning for the best sear. Use high heat for crust formation to lock in juices. Simmer gently on low to finish cooking without drying out the chicken.

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