Here’s a detailed recipe for your Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Spaghetti — a comforting, restaurant-style pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights! 🍝🍗😋
🍝 Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Spaghetti – A Weeknight Favorite! 🌿✨
Introduction
This Creamy Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Spaghetti is the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Tender chicken strips and earthy mushrooms are coated in a luxuriously creamy garlic sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti for a hearty, flavorful meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights when you crave something quick, rich, and satisfying. Each bite delivers a beautiful balance of savory chicken, silky sauce, and aromatic garlic — a true family favorite!
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the Chicken & Pasta:
- 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside. - Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside. - Make the Creamy Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until they soften and release their juices. Stir in cream, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. - Combine Everything:
Add cooked spaghetti and chicken back to the skillet. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. - Serve:
Plate the creamy spaghetti, garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan, and enjoy immediately!
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with ¼ cup white wine before adding the cream.
- Make it keto-friendly by using zucchini noodles instead of spaghetti.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean twist.
This dish is rich, satisfying, and truly comforting — the kind of creamy pasta you’ll want to make again and again!
