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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta is a beloved dish in Italian-American cuisine, combining tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. It reflects the comfort food tradition of hearty meals that bring families together. While variations abound, this dish remains a staple for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike, often served with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200g High Protein Cottage Cheese or Cream Cheese
80g Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated
100ml Reserved Pasta Water
Salt
Pepper
500g Dry Pasta of Choice (Fusilli, Penne or Rigatoni)
Spray Oil
800g Chicken Breast, Diced
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Dried Italian Herbs
1 ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
250g Swiss Brown (Cremini) Mushrooms, Sliced
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced or Grated
180g Baby Spinach
Parmesan Cheese (for garnish)
Flat Leaf Parsley (for garnish)
Cracked Black Pepper (for garnish)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Cook the dry pasta according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water before draining.

2

In a pan, heat spray oil and cook the diced chicken breast until browned and cooked through.

3

Add garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the chicken, stirring to combine.

4

In another pan, heat extra virgin olive oil and sauté the sliced mushrooms until softened.

5

Add minced garlic and baby spinach to the mushrooms, cooking until the spinach wilts.

6

Combine the chicken mixture with the mushroom and spinach mixture, adding reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.

7

Mix in the high protein cottage cheese or cream cheese and grated parmesan cheese until well combined.

8

Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy chicken and mushroom sauce, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

Koi KnivesLuvele Vacuum Sealer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Chicken Mushroom PastaCreamy Pasta with Chicken

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