Best Chicken Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Chicken mushroom pasta is a delicious, quick, and easy dinner idea. It's made with no cream, and it's one of the best chicken pasta recipes.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 large breasts)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3 cups dry penne pasta (300 grams)
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 6 - 7 mushrooms)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
• 3/4 cup milk*
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus a bit extra for garnish)**
• 4 ounces of cream cheese (half a brick, softened, cut into cubes)
• 1/2 Tablespoon diced fresh parsley (optional, to garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, add the oil, garlic...: In a medium bowl, add the oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, fine sea salt, and black pepper. Mix.
2. 2Butterfly the chicken all the way through so...: Butterfly the chicken all the way through so you have 4 even fillets.
3. 3Put the chicken in the bowl with the...: Put the chicken in the bowl with the oil and spice blend and evenly coat.
4. 4Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat,...: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown, or until the internal temperature reads 165 F on an instant read meat thermometer. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Turn the heat down to just above medium, and add the butter from the mushroom sauce into the skillet now to prevent the remaining spices from burning.
5. 5Bring a large pot of salted water to...: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
6. 6When the water is boiling, add the pasta...: When the water is boiling, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente, according to the package instructions.
7. 7When the pasta is finished cooking, drain it...: When the pasta is finished cooking, drain it in a colander.
8. 8Melt the butter in the pan, and then...: Melt the butter in the pan, and then add the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms cook for about 4 minutes on each side before moving or flipping (you want them to be golden and slightly caramelized before adding the onions)
9. 9Once the mushrooms are golden brown, add the...: Once the mushrooms are golden brown, add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes,(you can add a little more butter to saute the onions if needed). Next, add in the minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, or until aromatic.
10. 10Add the chicken broth and the milk and...: Add the chicken broth and the milk and bring to a simmer. Immediately add in the cubed cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until they are fully melted. Continue to simmer to allow the sauce to thicken (this should take around 7 - 8 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste. *It’s important to only simmer the sauce and not boil it (because boiling milk changes the taste and can cause it to separate).
11. 11Slice the chicken into thin strips.
12. 12Mix the pasta and chicken into the sauce...: Mix the pasta and chicken into the sauce and garnish with the fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese and serve.