Homemade Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Mushrooms

• total tid: 30mins

Ingredienser

12 oz spaghetti

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup chicken broth

1½ cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

Optional: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, extra parmesan

Instruktioner

Cook the pasta:

Boil spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Cook the chicken:

Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

Sauté the mushrooms:

In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt and cook 5–6 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Make the cream sauce:

Pour in chicken broth and let it reduce slightly. Stir in heavy cream and dried thyme if using. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add the cheese:

Lower heat and stir in parmesan until melted and smooth. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for extra silkiness. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Bring it all together:

Return chicken to the skillet, then add the spaghetti. Toss gently until every strand is coated in that creamy mushroom sauce. Let simmer together for 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.

Garnish and serve:

Top with fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, red pepper flakes, and extra parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy that creamy, homemade comfort.

Why It Works:

The mushrooms add deep, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with tender chicken and rich parmesan cream sauce. It’s hearty, balanced, and the kind of comforting pasta dish everyone gathers around for seconds. 😌🧀🍄