Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
This creamy chicken and mushroom pasta is the easiest comfort dish on for a cozy day!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 2 pounds mushrooms three types (ex. portobello, white, oyster)
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan grated
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta noodles
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken breasts by slicing each breast into three even pieces, about 1 inch thick. Season each side with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high eat and cook chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side or until internal temperature is at 165°F. Once cooked, remove and let sit.
- Add more oil to the pan and deglaze by scraping lightly to lift the remaining chicken bits.
- Sauté onions and garlic for about 6 minutes or until softened, making sure not to burn.
- Add mushrooms and cook for another 6 minutes or until softened.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper, and mix.
- Pour in your cream and let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the grated parmesan.
- Add sauce to cooked noodles and toss to combine. Top with chicken breast, parmesan, and more fresh or dried herbs.