Chicken Pasta Milano
A creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken and savory mushrooms.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz short cut pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for serving
- Additional parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the water, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package directions. Once done, drain the pasta and set aside (do not rinse).
- While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and cover it with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the butter. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms without stirring for about 5 minutes, or until most of their liquid has evaporated.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir in the parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for about 5-8 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- While the sauce simmers, dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the cooked pasta and diced chicken to the sauce, stirring to combine everything well.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.