Description
A delicious fusion of Italian pasta and American flavors, featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried garlic)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook linguine until it is al dente. Drain, reserving a bit of pasta water for the sauce.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, ensuring it does not burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream, stirring gently. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly—approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat all pieces in the creamy mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired sauce consistency. Toss everything to combine, then transfer to a serving dish, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately. A side of garlic bread complements the flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy sauce, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food