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Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms
A comforting dish of penne pasta tossed with tender sautéed chicken bites and mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce, finished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmigiano and fresh parsley.
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servings
20 min
Prep time
45 min
cook time
60 min
total time
Difficulty
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Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms
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A comforting dish of penne pasta tossed with tender sautéed chicken bites and mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce, finished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmigiano and fresh parsley.
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Step 1
Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan. Add the cubed chicken and sear on medium high heat. The chicken does not have to cook through but its important to try and develop some browning. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Step 2
If you have not done so, shred the mushrooms. Simply tear them into thinner strips. Add and heat another tablespoon of olive oil and the shredded oyster mushrooms. Cook until they are softened and most of the water released by the mushrooms has evaporated. Return the chicken to the pan and mix well with the mushrooms. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Step 3
In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once it boils add salt. Cook the fettuccine according to packaging instructions or al dente. Try to keep it more al dente since it will finish cooking when combined in the pan with the other ingredients.
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Step 4
Add a splash of cooking spirit you like to use to the mushrooms/chicken and cook until it evaporates. This should take another 5 minutes or so. Toss in the sage. Also, by this point the chicken bites should be cooked. To be sure cut one open. If necessary, cook for a few more minutes.
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Step 5
Just before the pasta is cooked, add the cream to the mushrooms. Continue cooking to allow the cream to heat up and thicken a little bit. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Step 6
Finally, drain the pasta and add to pan and stir to combine the ingredients. Serve with some freshly grated cheese (whichever you prefer to use).
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About This Dish
This is a rich and comforting pasta dish that combines tender sautéed chicken bites with earthy mushrooms and a smooth, creamy sauce. The mushrooms add a savoury, almost meaty depth, while the chicken makes the dish hearty and satisfying. Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty finish, and the fresh parsley provides a touch of brightness that balances the richness of the cream.
Overall, it’s the kind of warm, indulgent Italian-inspired pasta that feels both rustic and elegant—perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special meal.
The Author
John
Founder and recipe developer at Fired Up Flavours. John cooks the food he actually eats, Sunday pastas, big roasts, slow braises, and weeknight things that come together in thirty minutes, and writes the recipes the way he'd explain them to a friend at the counter.
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