Description
A quick and satisfying pasta dish combining tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and lightly seasoned sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and return the chicken to the skillet. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine pasta with the chicken and mushroom mixture. Stir to coat and heat through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve topped with parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth. For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, mushrooms, quick dinner, family meal