Chicken Mushroom Pasta Recipe

This creamy chicken mushroom pasta recipe is a mushroom lover's dream. Flavored with Parmesan and fresh parsley, it is the ideal weeknight pasta.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta (either rotini or farfalle)
• 1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs (cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more if needed)
• 1 cup chopped onion (from 1 large onion)
• 1 cup chicken stock (divided)
• 16 ounces baby bella or button mushrooms (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain and set it aside.
2. 2Season chicken: Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and black pepper making sure that all pieces are coated with the spices.
3. 3Sear chicken: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear it on all sides until it is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. The chicken won't be fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
4. 4Cook onion: If there is no oil left in the pan, add a little more then add the onion and 2 tablespoons of chicken stock and cook, stirring constantly, scraping the bottom bits as much as you can.
5. 5Cook mushrooms: Once the onion is soft, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until they release their juices and are soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
6. 6Simmer chicken: Add the chicken back into the pan then pour in the remaining chicken stock and cream and bring the pan to a boil. Let it simmer for 7-10 minutes or until it's slightly thickened.
7. 7Add cooked pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently stir to make sure that all the pasta is coated with the mushroom sauce. Cook medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until it is warm.
8. 8Finish dish: Stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley into the pasta then season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle the pasta into bowls and serve it with grated parmesan and more parsley on top.