Creamy Garlic Chicken Mushroom Pasta

• porsjoner: Ingredients (2–3 serving
• total tid: 13 minutes

Ingredienser

250 g (9 oz) pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)

2 chicken breasts (sliced into strips)

250 g (9 oz) mushrooms (button or cremini, sliced)

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley for garnish

Fremgangsmåte

Cook the pasta:

Boil in salted water according to package directions.

Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Cook the chicken:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.

Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes).

Remove and set aside.

Sauté mushrooms and garlic:

In the same skillet, melt remaining butter.

Add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until golden brown.

Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Make the creamy sauce:

Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Add salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.

Combine everything:

Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the pan.

Toss well to coat in sauce.

If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water.

Serve:

Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.

Serve hot and creamy! 😋