Welcome to a recipe that feels like a warm hug in a bowl! Pasta with chicken and mushrooms is a beloved classic for a reason. It's the kind of comforting, satisfying meal that brings everyone to the table. Rooted in Italian tradition, this dish combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant bell peppers in a rich tomato sauce. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for a special occasion. Let's dive into making this delicious and accessible Italian favorite together!
Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms — An Accessible Italian Classic
Ingredients for Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms
- 300 g chicken fillet
- 180 g cooked mushrooms
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 100 g tomato sauce
- 210 g durum wheat pasta
- 40 g butter
- hard cheese, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, fresh herbs
How to Make Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms
Wash the chicken fillet and pat it dry with a paper towel. Slice the meat across the grain into thin, long strips. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the meat to the hot pan.
Sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sauté the chicken fillet for a few minutes, stirring.
Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-rings. Add the sliced onion to the chicken fillet and sauté the meat with the onion until the onion becomes translucent.
Finely chop the cooked mushrooms, add them to the meat and onion, mix, and sauté over high heat to evaporate the moisture from the mushrooms.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thick rings. Add the sliced pepper to the other ingredients.
Add the sliced onion to the chicken fillet.
Add the cooked mushrooms.
Add the sliced pepper to the other ingredients.
Add the tomato sauce to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the tomato sauce to the pan, season with salt and pepper.
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil, add salt, and pour the pasta into the boiling water, using about 60-70 g of dry product per serving. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta in a colander, then mix it with the chicken and mushrooms, and add the butter.
Mix the pasta with the chicken and mushrooms.
To make the pasta with chicken and mushrooms juicy, pour in a little mushroom or chicken broth and heat everything together for a couple of minutes. If you don’t have broth, you can use a little of the pasta cooking water.
Heat everything together for a couple of minutes with broth.
Before serving, sprinkle the pasta with cheese and fresh herbs. Fresh rosemary or basil pairs well with chicken. Italians wouldn’t imagine this dish without Parmesan, and I understand why. However, any regular hard cheese also works well for this recipe.
Before serving, sprinkle the dish with cheese and fresh herbs.
And there you have it—a beautiful and flavorful plate of pasta with chicken and mushrooms, ready to be enjoyed! This dish is a testament to how simple, quality ingredients can create something truly special. Serve it hot, perhaps with a fresh green salad and a glass of your favorite white wine to complete the Italian experience. Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs or add a splash of cream for extra richness. We hope this recipe becomes a new favorite in your home. Buon appetito!
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