Description
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying Chicken Boscaiola Pasta that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious cream sauce. This Italian-inspired dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic. Add mushrooms, wine, cream, Parmesan, thyme, and chili flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, add pasta, and toss together.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute pancetta or bacon for a smoky twist.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
