Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta is a quick and comforting dish with tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce—perfect for an easy dinner or meal prep.
This is one of those dishes I make when I want something simple but still full of flavor. Chicken and pasta always work well together, and mushrooms add a deeper, more comforting taste.
When everything is combined with a creamy sauce and a few well-chosen spices, it turns into a quick and satisfying meal. It doesn’t take much time, but it feels like a proper dinner.
I also like to make a bit more and take it the next day for lunch—it reheats well and still tastes just as good.
How to choose the best ingredients for Creamy Mushrooms Pasta
Mushrooms: Use any mushrooms you have. They’ll be sliced, so they don’t need to look perfect. Fresh ones with a firm texture work best
Onion: Brown or white onion is a good base. White is a bit sharper, while brown is milder. You can also use shallots or red onions if you prefer
Chicken breast: Choose good-quality chicken. You’ll need about 3 larger pieces. You can also use other boneless cuts—just trim and clean them well before cooking
Cream: If the cream is very thick, you can lighten it with a bit of milk. A simple ratio like 2 parts cream to 1 part milk works well if you want a lighter sauce
Top Tip for Success
If you're going to make this recipe, make sure to follow this top tip!
- You can prepare the sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for 2–3 days—it reheats well
- You can use pre-cut and frozen mushrooms if you have them ready—it saves time
- Wash mushrooms under running water and dry them well—don’t soak them, they absorb water quickly
- Trim only the ends if needed—no need to peel mushrooms
- Cook mushrooms on higher heat at first so they release and evaporate water instead of steaming
- Add salt to mushrooms after they start to brown—this helps keep a better texture
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Creamy Mushrooms Penne
Ingredients
Method
- Dice the onions into small cubes. Fry in hot oil.
- Add the chopped chicken breast
- Fry while stirring and add the chopped mushrooms.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste.
- In the next step, add the cream.
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- Serve with penne and sprinkle with parsley.Enjoy your meal
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