Description
A lighter yet creamy pasta dish featuring sautéed mushrooms, chicken, and a rich sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream or a lighter alternative (like Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and cook until heated through.
- Lower the heat, then add heavy cream or Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, mixing thoroughly to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter twist, consider using zoodles (zucchini noodles) or spaghetti squash instead of traditional pasta. You can also substitute grilled shrimp or turkey for chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: light pasta, creamy sauce, family dinner, healthy recipe
