Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

• 300 g Dry pasta (Cook according to the package instructions)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (For cooking; an estimated amount was used because the recipe mentions oil without specifying a quantity)
• 350 g Chicken breast (Diced)
• Salt (A pinch for seasoning the chicken, then to taste for the pasta)
• Black pepper (A pinch for the chicken and an additional pinch for the pasta)
• 1 tsp Paprika (Estimated amount)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder (Estimated amount)
• 200 g Mushrooms (Sliced; the amount is estimated because the recipe does not specify it)
• 1 Onion (Chopped; approximately one medium onion)
• 4 فصوص Garlic (Crushed)
• 1 cup Cooking cream (About 240 ml)
• 0.75 cup Milk (About 180 ml)
• 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water (Reserve after cooking the pasta)
• 100 g Mozzarella cheese (Estimated amount because the recipe does not specify the quantity of cheese)
• 50 g Parmesan cheese (Estimated amount; grated)
• Parsley or basil (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in a large pot of water according to the package instructions until tender, then drain and reserve 0.5 cup of the cooking water.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced chicken and sauté briefly until it begins to brown on the outside.

4. 4

   Season the chicken with salt, a pinch of black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

5. 5

   Add the mushrooms and stir everything together until the chicken is fully cooked and the mushrooms are tender; the chicken should reach an internal temperature of 74°C if a thermometer is available.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the skillet and set them aside.

7. 7

   In the same skillet, add the remaining oil if needed, then add the chopped onion and crushed garlic.

8. 8

   Sauté the onion and garlic for about 1 minute, until the onion softens slightly and the garlic becomes fragrant without burning.

9. 9

   Add the cooking cream, milk, and 0.5 cup of the pasta cooking water, and stir until well combined.

10. 10

    Return the cooked chicken and mushrooms to the skillet and stir them into the sauce.

11. 11

    Add the cooked pasta and toss gently until coated in the sauce.

12. 12

    Season the pasta with salt to taste and a pinch of black pepper.

13. 13

    Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer briefly until it thickens and clings to the pasta, stirring gently to prevent sticking.

14. 14

    Add the mozzarella and Parmesan, and stir until melted and evenly incorporated into the sauce.

15. 15

    Serve the chicken and mushroom pasta immediately, garnished with parsley or basil.

Notes

The recipe mentions adding oil, mushrooms, spices, and cheese without exact quantities; the amounts listed for these ingredients are estimates. Serve immediately for the best creamy texture.

Nutrition per serving

• Main course
• Pasta
• Chicken
• Mushrooms
• Creamy
• Quick
• Family meal