My Food and travel memoir

This easy one pan creamy mushroom chicken pasta is a delightful dish that is sure to become a family favourite. The simplicity of using just one pan makes it even more appealing, as it ensures a quick and easy cleanup. It it the perfect choice for a busy weeknight dinner.

With tender mushrooms, juicy chicken breast, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, all served with pasta, this dish offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The richness of the sauce complements the earthiness of the mushrooms and the succulent chicken perfectly.

Prepare this delectable dish for your loved ones, and watch as it receives their wholehearted approval. Enjoy the wonderful flavours and the convenience of this one pan creamy mushroom chicken pasta!

INGREDIENTS

For Pasta-

Whole wheat Spaghetti pasta or any pasta of your choice – 400 gms.

Chestnut mushrooms – 250 gms. cleaned and sliced

Onion – 1 large, chopped

Spring Onions – 100 gms. chopped both white and green parts.

Garlic – 1 tbsp. minced

Crushed red chilli flakes – 1 tsp.

Pepper powder – 1/2 Tsp.

Italian dried mixed herbs – 1 tsp.

Chicken stock – 1/2 cup

Fresh cream – 150 ml.

Grated Cheddar cheese – 1/2 Cup

Finely grated Parmesan cheese – For garnish

Coriander Leaves/ Fresh Parsley – 2-3 tbsp, chopped

Salt to taste

Light Olive Oil/ Butter – 1 Tbsp.

For Pan fried Chicken–

Chicken breast – 2 whole, with light slits

Salt and pepper-

Garlic powder – 1/4^th Tsp

Cajun powder – ½ tsp./ or any other spice blend of your choice.

Oil

METHOD

Cook the pasta in enough boiling water. Add salt and oil and cook till tender and drain.

Heat oil in a pan, add minced garlic and sauté for few seconds. Then add crushed red chilli flakes and onion and cook till it softens. Then add the chopped spring onions and fry for around 2 minutes.

Now add the mushrooms and cook till it gets tender. Add the Italian herbs and sauté for few seconds.

Next, add the chicken stock and cream and mix well. Then add the Cheddar cheese. Mix well and cook at low heat till the cheese melts completely. Add little salt and give it a stir.

Now add the cooked pasta, pepper powder and chopped coriander/parsley leaves and mix everything well. Check the seasoning.

Pan Fried Chicken- 

Clean and pat dry the chicken breasts. Make light slits across the chicken breasts. Marinate it with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Cajun spice powder with little oil. Marinate the chicken for an hour.

Take a pan. Add a tablespoon of oil/butter. Pan fry the chicken breast till its cooked and golden in colour. Remove, cool slightly and slice it. Place it on top of the pasta before serving. 

Optional: Finely grate Parmesan cheese over the pasta and serve.

Additional Points: 

1. I have used Whole wheat pasta which is healthy and can be eaten in small quantity. You can use plain pasta as well.

2. The amount of crushed chilli flakes can be altered as per your spice preference.

3. You can use either concentrated chicken stock or chicken stock cubes. If using concentrated chicken stock use less than 1/4th cup.





“Life is a combination of magic and pasta” 

Federico Fellini