Description
A delicious and creamy pappardelle pasta dish with tender chicken and mushrooms, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pappardelle pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (such as cremini or button)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pappardelle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained pappardelle. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian herbs or lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or sautéed vegetables for a different protein option or to make it vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg