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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Garlic Mushroom Sauce for Family Nights

Tender pasta tossed with juicy chicken, golden mushrooms, and a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

12 oz fettuccine
2 large chicken breasts, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
  • 1 Large deep skillet
  • 1 pair of tongs

Method
 

Boil fettuccine al dente; reserve pasta water.
    Sear seasoned chicken strips until golden; set aside.
      Brown mushrooms in butter until golden.
        Bloom garlic.
          Add broth, cream, and thyme; simmer until thickened.
            Melt in parmesan until glossy.
              Toss in pasta, coating fully in the sauce.
                Return chicken to the pan; toss and warm through.
                  Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.