Hello Fresh Pasta (Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Cavatappi)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add pasta straight to the pan with cold salted water just enough to cover it.

Bring the pot of pasta and water to a boil, scraping occasionally to prevent sticking. Once boiling, lower the heat and stir, then cover with a lid to reduce evaporation.

Rip the bottoms off the mushrooms for stability, then slice them and spread in a thin layer on a microwave-safe dish.

Microwave the mushrooms in one-minute increments for 4-5 minutes until they are cooked and look good.

Cut the green onions in half, separating the greens from the whites, and slice both into thin rounds, discarding the roots.

Cut off the base of the garlic, lay the knife on top, and give it a good smash to release the skin, then mince the garlic.

Preheat a pan on medium-high heat, add oil, and once it starts smoking, add more oil and one tablespoon of butter (or bacon lard).

Add the mushrooms to the pan, ensuring they are coated in fat, then lower the heat to medium if there's too much smoke and let them fry until golden brown.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear, then season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning from a height for even distribution.

Remove the golden brown mushrooms from the pan, add more oil, and then add the chicken in an even layer without overcrowding. Let it sear without touching it too much, stirring occasionally for even cooking.

Once the chicken is mostly cooked, add back the mushrooms, onion whites, and garlic, shaking the pan to distribute evenly.

Add the cream sauce base and stock concentrate, gently stirring to coat all ingredients, then bring to a boil and lower the heat to simmer.

Check the pasta, reserve half a cup of pasta water, drain the rest, and return the pasta to its bowl.

Add the cream mushroom chicken mixture to the pasta bowl, spreading everything around to ensure even distribution.

If the pasta isn't saucy enough, add reserved pasta water in increments until desired consistency is reached.

Add half the parmesan and one or two tablespoons of butter, stirring to melt and emulsify into the sauce.

Before serving, add the onion greens, sprinkling from a height for even distribution.

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