Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich garlic cream sauce enveloping your favorite pasta. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking under 35 minutes—but also offers a customizable experience that caters to both family dinners and special occasions. With its irresistible flavors and creamy texture, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Incorporate the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic into the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Let simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese if desired, then toss the cooked spaghetti until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra black pepper or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg