Description
A comforting and delicious pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- Chicken (breast or thighs)
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Garlic (minced)
- Mushrooms (cremini or button)
- Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season your chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add fresh thyme and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Slice the chicken and add it back to the skillet with the drained pasta. Toss until well coated, adding pasta water if necessary for desired consistency.
- Finish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
To achieve ideal consistency, add pasta water as needed. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with cashew cream or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy sauce, comfort food, quick meal