Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate comfort food made easy. This quick dinner idea combines tender seared chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce—all tossed with fettuccine for a meal that feels gourmet but comes together in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re looking for easy weeknight meals, hearty pasta recipes, or simple food ideas to impress guests, this dish checks every box. It’s perfect for cozy nights, family dinners, or when you want something indulgent without much fuss. Try this easy recipe once, and it might just become your favorite creamy pasta dish.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5–6 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3–4 minutes. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
7. Return chicken to the skillet and stir. Add pasta and toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed to thin sauce.
8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan to avoid a grainy sauce.
Warm your cream before adding it to help it blend smoothly.
Don’t skip deglazing the pan—those browned bits add huge flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken recipes, mushroom pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe