Description
Creamy chicken mushroom fettuccine combines earthy mushrooms with tender chicken in a luscious sauce. Pasta enthusiasts find comfort in this classic Italian-inspired dish that brings rich flavors to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (227 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups (150 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups (240 g) hot cooked fettuccine
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 4 tbsps (56 g) whipped cream cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 cup (85 g) fresh sliced mushrooms
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsp (6 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Sear chicken breasts in a hot skillet until golden and fully cooked, then rest and slice into uniform strips for optimal texture and distribution.
- Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic, creating a rich flavor foundation. Swirl and stir to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization.
- Sauce Development: Create a roux by dusting the mushroom mixture with flour, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and evaporated milk. Reduce heat and allow the liquid to simmer and condense, developing a smooth consistency.
- Creamy Enhancement: Fold in cream cheese and Parmesan, creating a luxurious sauce. Season with black pepper to elevate the depth of flavor. Gently reintegrate the sliced chicken, ensuring all components are thoroughly heated and harmoniously blended.
- Presentation: Layer hot fettuccine as a base, then cascade the creamy chicken and mushroom sauce over the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous touch that complements the rich dish.
Notes
- Sear Chicken Perfectly: Get a golden-brown crust by using high heat and avoiding overcrowding the skillet, which ensures maximum flavor development and tender meat.
- Master Mushroom Sautéing: Cook mushrooms at medium-high heat to achieve caramelization without releasing excess moisture, creating intense umami flavor and preventing soggy texture.
- Create Smooth Sauce Base: Whisk flour and liquid gradually to prevent lumps, maintaining consistent stirring for a silky, lump-free sauce that coats pasta evenly.
- Balance Cream Cheese Addition: Fold cream cheese at lower temperatures to prevent separation, ensuring a luxurious, creamy consistency that binds all ingredients seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 546
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 629 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg