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Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine

A creamy, easy weeknight fettuccine with sautéed chicken and mushrooms in a Parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups hot cooked fettuccine
  • chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cheese grater
  • Tongs or pasta fork

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Season the chicken breasts lightly with pepper, add to the skillet, and cook about 3 minutes per side until cooked through; remove to a plate and let rest a few minutes, then slice into strips.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet and cook about 1 minute, stirring, until the mushrooms begin to soften.
  4. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons flour over the mushrooms and garlic, stirring quickly to combine and cook briefly.
  5. Slowly pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup evaporated milk while stirring; reduce heat and simmer about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in 4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan until smooth; season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook about 2 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is heated through and coated with sauce.
  8. Divide 2 cups hot cooked fettuccine among plates, top with the chicken and mushroom sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use pre-grated Parmesan if short on time.
  • Whipped cream cheese blends into the sauce more smoothly than block cream cheese.
  • Slice chicken after resting to keep it juicy.